Federal and county prosecutors are looking into Congressman-elect George Santos after the Long Island Republican lied on his resume. LisaRoznerTV reports.
-- Federal and county prosecutors are looking into Congressman-elect George Santos after the Long Island Republican lied on his résumé.
CBS News sources say prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York are looking into his finances, including financial disclosure filings in the wake of Santos' own public admissions to lying about his résumé, background and other information.Congressman-elect George Santos admits lying about education, work experience, but vows to be sworn in
But Congressional experts say if Santos does not resign, very little stands in the way of him being sworn in as scheduled on Jan. 3. Incoming Rep. Nick LaLota said,"I believe a full investigation by the House Ethics Committee and, if necessary, law enforcement is required."
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