Santos Misses Financial Disclosure Deadline Again Amid Questions Over Finances and Ethics

Santos missed another deadline to file a required financial disclosure report, blaming taxes and wanting to avoid a "rushed job."
The disclosures provide information on lawmakers' finances to avoid conflicts of interest.
Santos faces federal charges of money laundering and lying to Congress in an earlier disclosure.
It's unclear how Santos made his money before being elected as he lied about his work history.
Santos now says he won't file until submitting his 2022 taxes in November 2023, though experts say taxes shouldn't prevent filing.

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9/7/2023

DCCC Targets NY House Republicans for Not Expelling Rep. George Santos

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released a video criticizing five New York Republican House members for not expelling Rep. George Santos, who faces federal criminal charges, with the aim of highlighting their support for MAGA extremists over New York voters.

9/13/2023

Santos Denies Plea Deal Talks, Pushes Back on Calls to Resign in Ethics Probe

New York Representative George Santos, who is facing federal fraud and money laundering charges, denies being in talks with the Justice Department regarding a plea deal and maintains his not guilty plea.

10/10/2023

Santos Faces 10 More Felony Charges, Bringing Total to 23

Congressman George Santos, a Republican from New York, is facing additional charges including conspiracy, wire fraud, false statements, identity theft, and other offenses, as federal prosecutors allege he made false statements and obstructed the Federal Election Commission, while also running a credit card fraud scheme using his political donors' credit cards.

10/11/2023

NY Republicans Seek to Expel George Santos from House Over Fraud Charges and Deception

New York Republicans in the US House will introduce a resolution to expel George Santos, a serial fabulist and accused fraudster facing new charges, from the People's House.

10/11/2023

GOP House Freshmen Seek Santos Expulsion Amid New Charges, Though Unlikely to Pass

Five vulnerable first-year House Republicans in New York have sponsored a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, who is facing new fraud charges, in an effort to protect their seats from expected Democratic attacks.

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Posted 9/13/2023, 11:25:00 PM

Santos Misses Financial Disclosure Deadline Again Amid Questions Over Finances and Ethics

Santos missed another deadline to file a required financial disclosure report, blaming taxes and wanting to avoid a "rushed job."
The disclosures provide information on lawmakers' finances to avoid conflicts of interest.
Santos faces federal charges of money laundering and lying to Congress in an earlier disclosure.
It's unclear how Santos made his money before being elected as he lied about his work history.
Santos now says he won't file until submitting his 2022 taxes in November 2023, though experts say taxes shouldn't prevent filing.

apnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

DCCC Targets NY House Republicans for Not Expelling Rep. George Santos

9/13/2023

Santos Denies Plea Deal Talks, Pushes Back on Calls to Resign in Ethics Probe

10/10/2023

Santos Faces 10 More Felony Charges, Bringing Total to 23

10/11/2023

NY Republicans Seek to Expel George Santos from House Over Fraud Charges and Deception

New York Republicans in the US House will introduce a resolution to expel George Santos, a serial fabulist and accused fraudster facing new charges, from the People's House.

10/11/2023

GOP House Freshmen Seek Santos Expulsion Amid New Charges, Though Unlikely to Pass