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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 572

George Santos

Former US Rep. George Santos leaves federal court after being sentenced to more than seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Central Islip, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
April 26, 2025, 10:42 am
Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud, identity theft
Santos, elected in 2022 in New York while falsely claiming to be Jewish, was 6th person ousted by Congress; appeals to Trump for help, says sentence politically motivated
By Philip Marcelo
US House Representative George Santos leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
February 13, 2024, 11:18 am
New York set to vote on replacement for disgraced Rep. Santos in Congress
Former congressman Tom Suozzi faces Ethiopia-born Israeli-American Mazi Pilip in race for seat formerly held by figure who lied about Jewish heritage, allegedly stole from donors
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE
Mazi Melesa Pilip, a Nassau County legislator, calls for the prosecution of the alleged assailant in the violent attack on a Jewish New Yorker in 2021, at a press conference, in Mineola, New York, Jan. 29, 2023. (Instagram, File)
December 15, 2023, 12:05 am
GOP picks Ethiopian-born Israeli-American to run for seat of expelled NY Rep. Santos
Nassau County legislator and former IDF paratrooper Mazi Pilip to face off against Democratic former congressman Tom Suozzi in February 13 special election
By Ron Kampeas
Republican Representative George Santos of New York leaves the US Capitol after being expelled from the House of Representatives, December 1, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
December 1, 2023, 10:46 pm
US House expels New York Republican who lied about his Jewish identity, other topics
George Santos ejected from the legislature in 311-114 vote over egregious fabrications and criminal charges against him
By Ron Kampeas
FILE - Republican Representative George Santos of New York at the US Capitol in Washington, October 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
November 17, 2023, 4:52 am
Ethics report: GOP congressman who lied that he was Jewish likely broke federal law
NY’s George Santos says he won’t seek reelection after being accused of seeking ‘to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy for his own personal financial profit’
By Ron Kampeas
Then New York State Senator Anna Kaplan is introduced during opening day of the 2019 legislative session in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Albany, New York, January 9, 2019. (AP/Hans Pennink)
May 17, 2023, 2:53 am
I’m Jewish, I don’t have to lie: Democrat challenger lashes ‘disgrace’ George Santos
Former state senator Anna Kaplan, launching Congressional campaign, says Republican exposed for massive deceit ‘makes a mockery of our religion’
By Luke Tress
Zak Malamed (Courtesy via JTA)
May 16, 2023, 8:08 am
Zak Malamed is latest Democrat to throw hat in ring in race to unseat George Santos
Fundraiser says he was spurred to run by indicted Republican congressman’s false claim to be Jewish: ‘He is an extreme MAGA Republican who doesn’t take antisemitism seriously’
By Jacob Henry
US Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican, leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 25, 2023. (AP Photo/ Andrew Harnik)
May 10, 2023, 9:10 pm
Congressman George Santos charged with embezzling donations to buy luxury goods
Mired in web of lies over his background, NY Republican also faces federal criminal indictment for falsifying official disclosure, taking unemployment benefits while having job
By Jake Offenhartz and Michael R. Sisak
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 25, 2023. (AP/Andrew Harnik)
May 10, 2023, 4:51 am
NY congressman Santos indicted on federal charges after lying about past
Criminal indictment remains under seal until court appearance for freshman lawmaker, who fabricated Jewish background and has faced questions about campaign finance sources
By MICHAEL BALSAMO, Farnoush Amiri and Jake Offenhartz
Then New York State Senator Anna Kaplan is introduced during opening day of the 2019 legislative session in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Albany, New York, January 9, 2019. (AP/Hans Pennink)
May 2, 2023, 6:06 am
Jewish politician files for congressional run against George Santos in New York
Democratic former state senator Anna Kaplan to challenge Republican incumbent who has been ostracized for his array of lies, including about his Jewish background
By Luke Tress
Rep. George Santos waits for the start of a session in the House chamber as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Jan. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
April 20, 2023, 6:40 am
Now an incumbent, fabulist congressman Santos announces reelection bid
NY Republican who lied about Jewish ancestry, college education and volleyball exploits faces likely uphill challenge, with many in even his own party urging him to resign
By AP
US Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican, leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 25, 2023. (AP Photo/ Andrew Harnik)
April 18, 2023, 6:43 am
George Santos announces reelection bid despite GOP abandonment over myriad of lies
In declaration, congressman doesn’t mention ongoing controversies and instead highlights his zeal in fighting for conservative principles and background as ‘poor boy from Queens’
By AP
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 25, 2023. (AP/Andrew Harnik)
March 15, 2023, 4:24 am
Santos campaign filing points to possible reelection bid amid outcry over lies
New York congressman, facing calls to resign for fabricating Jewish ancestry and other parts of background, submits paperwork that could pave way for run to keep seat in 2024
By AP
In this file photo taken on January 3, 2023, newly elected Republican Representative from New York, George Santos, looks on as the US House of Representatives convenes for the 118th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington. (Mandel NGAN/AFP)
March 3, 2023, 1:44 am
US House Ethics panel announces investigation into embattled lawmaker George Santos
New York representative, who falsely said he was Jewish, to be probed for series of claims, including engaging in sexual misconduct and violating conflict of interest laws
By LISA MASCARO and Michael R. Sisak
Congressman George Santos (left) speaks to Piers Morgan in an interview aired February 20, 2023. (Screenshot/Twitter; Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
February 22, 2023, 10:24 am
US Congressman George Santos says false Jewish identity claim was ‘party favor joke’
New York Republican who asserted he was Jewish despite being raised in Catholic home claims he was joking and meant ‘Jew-ish’
By Ron Kampeas
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