Ousted Rep. George Santos faces sentencing in federal fraud case
Former New York GOP MP George Santos received an 87-month ruling in federal court on Friday in connection with his wire fraud and identity theft case. The 36-year-old former representative served in Congress for nearly a year before being expelled in 2023 by a colleague of his family. Santos had not yet been convicted of […]
Ex-Rep. George Santos gets maximum penalty for federal fraud charges
Former Congressman George Santos (RN.Y.) did so. Judgment To 87 months in prison on Friday for federal charges of worsening identity theft and wire fraud related to his 2022 campaign. The prison sentence for more than seven years was the largest prosecutor sought, and he presented evidence that the 36-year-old had not only stolen money […]
Former Rep. George Santos Sentenced for Federal Fraud Charges
Former New York Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to felony fraud in August 2024 and was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after being expelled from Congress in December 2023. The disgraced former lawmaker was sentenced to 87 months in a New York court on Friday by US District Judge Joanna Sabert. New […]
NY AG’s office hires Hunter Biden’s lawyer to defend Letitia James against mortgage fraud accusations
New York Attorney General Letitia James tapped criminal defense attorney Abbe Lowell – previously defended by Hunter Biden against federal tax and gun charges – she was fighting mortgage fraud allegations. According to The Times Union, Lowell, a partner at the law firm of Winston & Strawn LLP, was hired by the New York State […]
NY AG’s office hires lawyer that repped Hunter Biden to defend Letitia James against fraud claims
The New York Attorney General’s Office has hired a powerful attorney, Abbe Lowell, to defend Attorney General Leticia James against the fraud charges imposed on her. The office confirmed that it had hired Lowell, who represents famous politicians on both sides of the aisle, including Hunter Biden, Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and former Senators Bob […]
Trump pardons Michele Fiore, Las Vegas GOP firebrand convicted of fraud
President Trump signed the “complete and unconditional pardon” of conservative fire truck and former Las Vegas City Council member Michele Fiore on Wednesday. The ry judge found that he committed six wire fraud and one conspiracy charges for using money intended to go towards the construction of a statue honoring a fallen police officer in […]
Trump orders probe of foreign funding, ‘straw donors’ in elections after ActBlue fraud claims
WASHINGTON – President Trump signed a memo Thursday, ordering an investigation into illegal “strodeners” or foreign funds that have flowed into federal elections following allegations that the largest democratic fundraiser platform accepted fraudulent contributions in 2024. A senior White House official told the post that the memo allowed Attorney General PAM Bondi to donate to […]
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison tries curing narrative about links to $250 million fraud scheme
In December 2021, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) met with several individuals related to the $250 million Covid-19 fraud scheme, centered on stealing taxpayer funds aimed at feeding hungry children. After the meeting, he and his son Jeremiah were members of Minneapolis City Council and received campaign donations from several individuals related to fraud […]
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Hides Ties to Somali Muslim Charity Fraud
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is trying to explain his support for the organisation of Muslim children charged with mass fraud. Federal prosecutors are investigating a Minneapolis-based Somali organization, which was supposed to raise funds for children, but instead turned into the most expensive scam about community funding across the country. But Ellison was still […]
Letitia James wags finger at Trump in first interview following ‘damning’ fraud allegations
Democrat New York Attorney General Letitia James has been ambiguous and rebellious in her first interview since claiming she has been involved in mortgage fraud. On Thursday, James appeared in “Inside City Hall.” Spectrum NY1 To discuss the allegations, she apparently didn’t just call them “basic.” “Let’s tell every New Yorker and every American. The […]