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SupermanLost 05/09/23 6:13:02 PM #1: |
https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/politics/george-santos-charged-justice-department/index.html Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York Rep. George Santos, the Republican lawmaker whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Santos is expected to appear as soon as Wednesday at federal court in New Yorks eastern district, where the charges have been filed under seal. The exact nature of the charges couldnt immediately be learned but the FBI and the Justice Department public integrity prosecutors in New York and Washington have been examining allegations of false statements in Santos campaign finance filings and other claims. The congressmans attorney declined to comment. Spokespeople for the Brooklyn US Attorneys Office, the Justice Department and the FBI declined to comment. The freshman congressman, who was elected last year to represent a district that includes parts of Long Island and Queens, has been under investigation in multiple jurisdictions and by the House Ethics Committee. Top Democrats, joined by some New York Republicans, have been calling on Santos to resign over allegations ranging from criminal behavior on the campaign trail to petty personal dishonesty stretching back more than a decade. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he will look at the charges before determining if he thinks Santos should be removed from Congress. Ill look at the charges, the California Republican told CNN on Tuesday. During his brief time in office, Santos has been accused of breaking campaign finance laws, violating federal conflict of interest laws, stealing cash meant for an Iraq War veterans dying dog, masterminding a credit card fraud scheme and lying about where he went to school and worked. Santos has admitted to making some misleading claims about his education and financial status, but continues to deny the more serious allegations. During his victorious campaign last year, Santos ran according to the Republican midterm playbook, hammering his Democratic opponent over crime and inflation. The message resonated in the New York suburbs, where GOP candidates flipped four seats on their way to winning a narrow House majority. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TomClark 05/09/23 6:15:01 PM #2: |
Amazing that the Justice Department would turn on the very man who founded them. --- http://i.imgur.com/6eF0W.gif ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CableZL 05/09/23 6:16:17 PM #3: |
Oh wow. I wasn't expecting them to actually do it while he was in office. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TheGreatEscape 05/09/23 6:19:11 PM #4: |
TomClark posted... Amazing that the Justice Department would turn on the very man who founded them. yeah kinda wild they'd do that to a founding father of the country --- The user formerly known as RogerHuxley ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CommonStar 05/09/23 6:21:44 PM #5: |
lol ... Copied to Clipboard!
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kyujo 05/09/23 6:26:57 PM #7: |
Couldn't have happened to a more upstanding guy --- Now Playing: BotW, Pokemon ScVi, DW:NO Last Watched: The Last of Us, Peacemaker ... Copied to Clipboard!
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thronedfire2 05/09/23 6:28:15 PM #8: |
it's about time ridiculous that no one vetted this guy --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Irony 05/09/23 6:28:50 PM #9: |
It'll be a $1000 fine --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MC_BatCommander 05/09/23 6:48:20 PM #10: |
They really gonna do that to the man who eradicated polio? --- The Legend is True! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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FigureOfSpeech 05/09/23 6:58:19 PM #11: |
isn;t that the guy who invented god? --- D ... Copied to Clipboard!
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WrestlinFan 05/09/23 7:03:30 PM #12: |
That man's mom died twice, once in 9/11 and then again to cancer. They should show respect to someone who's suffered such tragedy. --- Trying to burn the bridges to a culture that taught us to hate and fear and live like cogs in a machine and not like lovers, friends, and kin. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ANort175 05/09/23 7:04:34 PM #13: |
Eh he'll be fine, he already survived one crucifixion. --- Are we the baddies? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Takuya_Lee 05/09/23 7:09:14 PM #14: |
TheGreatEscape posted... yeah kinda wild they'd do that to a founding father of the country And to the High King of England. If they can get him, they can get anyone. --- Narutaki was right. This is all Decade's fault. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tyranthraxus 05/10/23 2:55:21 AM #15: |
Guys there seems to be a misunderstanding here. I just asked George Santos if he was being charged with anything by the DOJ and he said "no" --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Starks 05/10/23 9:05:13 AM #16: |
It's funny. I was thinking the other day that our protests were wearing off and maybe he'd get away with it for a few more months. Lo and behold, he's indicted the next day. I've never been so happy to see my congressman get arrested and booked. That should hopefully be today. I'm not interested in any deals to schedule the arraignment. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CableZL 05/10/23 9:53:54 AM #17: |
https://www.justice.gov/d9/2023-05/santos.indictment.pdf The indictment has been released and it's 13 counts, apparently. I'm still reading through it. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tyranthraxus 05/10/23 9:54:40 AM #18: |
CableZL posted... https://www.justice.gov/d9/2023-05/santos.indictment.pdfIs there a non pdf version / summary anywhere? --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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voldothegr8 05/10/23 9:57:34 AM #19: |
Holy shit he's actually in custody --- Oda break tracker 2022- 13 (3) | THE Ohio State:11-1 | Las Vegas Raiders: 6-9 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CableZL 05/10/23 9:59:08 AM #20: |
Tyranthraxus posted... Is there a non pdf version / summary anywhere?I'll post a summary in a bit --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Jagr_68 05/10/23 10:00:04 AM #21: |
Finally Santos L. Halper has been brought to justice --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Questionmarktarius 05/10/23 10:00:38 AM #22: |
Tyranthraxus posted... Is there a non pdf version / summary anywhere?The fun part starts on page 12. I'm no lawyer, but this is what I'm seeing: Counts 1-8: campaign funds embezzlement/fraud Count 9: entitlement (looks like CARES Act) fraud Counts 10-11: unemployment fraud Counts 12-13: lying to get into office ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Irony 05/10/23 10:00:39 AM #23: |
Tyranthraxus posted... Is there a non pdf version / summary anywhere?I saw wire fraud on it --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Jiek_Fafn 05/10/23 10:04:02 AM #24: |
If it could happen to him, then it could happen to any of us. If lying is some sort of big deal, then they could get any of us for lying on our taxes or committing perjury when we do it. --- I don't believe in belts. There should be no ranking system for toughness. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Takuya_Lee 05/10/23 10:04:57 AM #25: |
Irony posted... I saw wire fraud on it A lot of fraud and 2 charges of lying to the House of Representatives. --- Narutaki was right. This is all Decade's fault. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tyranthraxus 05/10/23 10:19:01 AM #26: |
Apparently he turned himself in. I wonder if he's going to issue a resignation. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Father_ 05/10/23 10:34:29 AM #27: |
TomClark posted... Amazing that the Justice Department would turn on the very man who founded them. TheGreatEscape posted... yeah kinda wild they'd do that to a founding father of the countryEtc. These never get old lol --- THANK YOUR FATHER KIDS! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CableZL 05/10/23 10:36:01 AM #28: |
Counts 1 - 5: Wire Fraud - Fraudulent Political Contribution Solicitation Scheme
Counts 6 - 8: Unlawful Monetary Transactions over $10,000
Count 9: Theft of Public Money
Counts 10 and 11: Wire Fraud - Fraudulent Application for Receipt of Unemployment Benefits
Count 12: False Statements - 2020 House Disclosure Reports (He ran for election in 2020 and lost)
Count 13: False Statements - 2022 House Disclosure Report (He ran for election in 2022 and won)
Holy shit Yep, he's going to prison. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Funkydog 05/10/23 10:36:51 AM #29: |
This is essentially attacking the literal America. Not the notion or idea of America, but actual America. --- Let's make biscuits! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CableZL 05/10/23 10:39:51 AM #30: |
I wonder if they would turn him over to Brazil. They're pursuing criminal charges against him, too, but couldn't find him until he started running for office in the US. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Pogo_Marimo 05/10/23 10:40:30 AM #31: |
They put together this case pretty quickly. Good for them. --- 'Cause you know that I have no fear, ain't gonna walk into the river and disappear. I'm gonna be a powerful man. Red blood running down the broken sand. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tyranthraxus 05/10/23 10:42:05 AM #32: |
CableZL posted... Yep, he's going to prison. Apparently maximum 20 years. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Questionmarktarius 05/10/23 10:42:36 AM #33: |
CableZL posted... I wonder if they would turn him over to Brazil.hold on, what? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tyranthraxus 05/10/23 10:45:31 AM #34: |
CableZL posted... I wonder if they would turn him over to Brazil. They're pursuing criminal charges against him, too, but couldn't find him until he started running for office in the US. The Brazil charge isn't that serious it's just a small (comparatively) amount of fraud related to bad checks. However we have an extradition treaty with Brazil. I don't think we can legally extradite him while he's still in office but he definitely won't be by 2025 and if he's still in custody at that time he will get extradited. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CableZL 05/10/23 10:46:41 AM #35: |
Questionmarktarius posted... hold on, what?https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/j an/03/george-santos-brazil-reactivates-fraud-case He's accused of using a stolen check book and a fake name in Brazil. They had a criminal case going against him, but they lost track of him and they froze the case. When he won his election in 2022 in the US, they realized he was the same guy they had been looking for. The case was revived and I believe they said they were proceeding with it even in his absence. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Serious_Cat 05/10/23 10:48:14 AM #36: |
CableZL posted... Count 12: False Statements - 2020 House Disclosure Reports (He ran for election in 2020 and lost)Does he just lie for the sake of lying? He seemingly randomly just overreports and underreports. --- I are Serious Cat This is serious thread ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Questionmarktarius 05/10/23 10:48:36 AM #37: |
CableZL posted... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/j ohshit. I don't think he'll be extradited, when he's facing much more substantial charges here. Maybe after he's out of prison, or gets acquitted somehow. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tyranthraxus 05/10/23 10:49:22 AM #38: |
Serious_Cat posted... Does he just lie for the sake of lying? He seemingly randomly just overreports and underreports. Yes he seems to be a mythomane. lying is compulsory for him. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Irony 05/10/23 11:47:57 AM #39: |
Found a pic of him being arrested lying again. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/2/0/0/AAJHVqAAEVZI.jpg --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CableZL 05/12/23 12:28:44 AM #40: |
They actually have tapes of George Santos talking about this scheme holy shit hes screwed He had a journalist recording stuff for a documentary and he was openly talking about doing this shit. Wow. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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