Posted 12/12/2023, 6:58:45 PM
Santos Vows to Regain Public Trust After Expulsion, Criminal Charges Over Résumé Fabrications
- Santos was expelled from Congress by a bipartisan vote following an ethics report and revelations he fabricated his résumé
- Shortly after, Santos said "To hell with this place" regarding Congress, but now says he wants to regain public trust and return
- Santos faces federal criminal charges including fraud, identity theft, and conspiracy
- Santos is nearing a possible plea deal, yet praises the DOJ as "professional" in handling his case
- Santos says he's "not asking for sympathy", but wants people to see the facts amid his stated hope to return to Congress