Republican Congressman George Santos faces federal charges including fraud and theft of public funds
George Santos, a Republican Congressman from Long Island, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds. Santos allegedly embezzled $50,000 from his campaign funds, laundered the money to purchase designer clothing and pay off personal expenses, lied to Congress about his income and falsely claimed unemployment benefits. Santos has been a pariah amongst his fellow Republicans since he admitted to fabricating many aspects of his personal and professional history. He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted on the top charges. The Republican caucus has stated that they will withhold judgment on Santos and wait for the legal process to play out. House GOP leadership has also reminded that in America, there is a presumption of innocence, but there are serious charges, and he is going to have to go through the legal process.
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LOS ANGELES TIMES — Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5 million
Donald Trump has been found liable for sexually assaulting advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996 and has been ordered to pay $5 million in a judgment. The verdict was split, with jurors rejecting Carroll's rape allegation but finding Trump responsible for a lesser degree of sexual assault. The trial also found Trump liable for defaming Carroll after she made her allegations public. Carroll was one of more than a dozen women who have accused Trump of sexual assault or harassment. The verdict adds to Trump's legal woes but it remains unclear what implications it may have on his third bid for the presidency.
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