Ethics panel says it found ‘substantial evidence’ of lawbreaking by Rep. George Santos

By Kevin Freking, The Associated Press on November 16, 2023.

FILE - Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., watches as Republicans try to elect Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., to be the new House speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Santos has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge. Sam Miele admitted Tuesday, Nov. 14, that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while trying to rake in campaign cash for Santos, the embattled New York Republican. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House Ethics panel says it has found “substantial evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York and has referred its findings to the Justice Department.

The committee said Thursday that Santos’ conduct warrants public condemnation, is beneath the dignity of the office, and has brought severe discredit upon the House.

Santos has maintained his innocence and refused to resign despite calls from many of his colleagues to do so.

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