Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges, Avoids Trial
In a significant turn of events, former U.S. Representative George Santos has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. This development marks a dramatic fall from grace for the once-defiant politician, who had previously maintained his innocence amid mounting allegations of corruption and deceit. The plea agreement, reached in the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation, allows Santos to sidestep a trial that was set to commence next month. The former c...