Embattled Rep. George Santos, Republican of New York, faces a Monday deadline to respond to a court order in Central Islip, New York, regarding three people who helped secure his $500,000 bond after his federal fraud indictment in May.
Federal judge Anne Y. Shields has ordered Santos to respond by Monday at 5 p.m. to court motions by media outlets who have asked the judge to unseal records showing the identities of the three individuals.on 13 federal criminal counts, including fraud. Court filings said three people helped Santos secure the bond, but their identities have remained under seal.
"The public's interest in this matter cannot be overstated," the motion said."A United States Congressman stands accused of perpetuating financial fraud in connection with his election to the House of Representatives." Santos has pleaded not guilty to the federal indictment and is scheduled to return to court on June 30. The 13-count
"Rep. Santos purportedly engaged in a fraudulent political contribution solicitation scheme. He allegedly defrauded political donors, using their campaign contributions for his own personal expenses," the consortium argues."Second, Rep. Santos is alleged to have fraudulently claimed unemployment. Third, Rep. Santos purportedly made false financial disclosures to Congress in connection with two separate campaigns.
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