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Fox News
9 May 2023


Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been hit with federal charges in the Eastern District of New York, sources tell Fox News. 

Santos, who is the subject of a House Ethics Committee investigation, is expected to appear at EDNY Central Islip Wednesday afternoon for his first appearance. 

George Santos

FILE: Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., left, and aide Vish Burra are seen in the Capitol Visitor Center after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.  (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

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The charges come after the scandal-plagued congressman last month announced his candidacy for re-election.

Fox News has reached out to Santos’ office and the DOJ for comment. 

The freshman congressman flipped New York's 3rd Congressional District for Republicans last year, partly by selling an inspirational personal backstory to voters that he later admitted was largely fictitious. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more.