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NY Post
New York Post
30 Jun 2023


NextImg:Lyin’ Rep. George Santos tightlipped  after appearing in court for federal felony case

Disgraced Rep. George Santos was uncharacteristically shy Friday, remaining tightlipped following a brief court appearance in which prosecutors said they’ve got a mountain of evidence against him.

The usually gabby Santos, 34, entered federal court in Central Islip around noon for a hearing in a wide-ranging criminal fraud case against him.

The courtroom grew silent went the lying Long Island Republican walked in, clad in an ill-fitting grey suit jacket, a white shirt, tie and khakis.

Lawyers on both sides updated the court on the discovery process in the multiple felony fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and false statement counts against the congressional freshman fibster.

Prosecutors had submitted 80,000 pages of documents, they said, and Santos defense lawyer Joe Murray asked the court to reschedule a Sept. 14 court date so the lawmaker can be on the floor of the House.

“That’s the first week when session begins,” Murray told the court.

The parties agreed on a Sept. 7 appearance.

Santos has pleaded not guilty to a 13-count fraud and corruption indictment.
James Messerschmidt for NY Post

Santos’ $500,000 bond – secured by his father and aunt – remained unchanged.

The 34-year-old, who admitted fabricating his professional career and defining details of his personal life before flipping New York’s 3rd congressional district last November, is accused of embezzling $50,000 in campaign money, lying to Congress about his finances, misrepresenting himself to donors and stealing COVID unemployment benefits.

Representative George Santos (R-NY) is pictured being escorted by police as he leaves Central Islip Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, on May 10, 2023.

Gercino Dos Santos and Elma Santos Preven were revealed as the suretors of Rep. George Santos’ $500,000 bond by a court order.
REUTERS

Santos’ antics have caused many mainstream Republicans to distance themselves from him, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who said last week Santos “shouldn’t run for re-election,” while resisting to call on him to resign.

The lawmaker, wearing sunglasses outside, was also tight-lipped leaving the courthouse, pausing only to take a small American flag from a supporter.

Santos has pleaded not guilty to the 13-count indictment.