USA v. Devolder Santos, et. al.

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:23-cr-00197

Court:

New York Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

Joanna Seybert

  1. January 01, 2024

    Trials To Watch In 2024

    Major trials coming down the pike in 2024 include a wealthy Russian art collector's suit against Sotheby's, first bellwethers in multidistrict litigation over allegations Chiquita funded a violent group in Colombia, and a criminal case against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez. Here's a rundown.

  2. December 12, 2023

    George Santos In Plea Talks After Congressional Expulsion

    New York federal prosecutors confirmed during a hearing Tuesday that former U.S. Rep. George Santos is in plea negotiations in a case alleging he misappropriated campaign funds, fraudulently acquired unemployment benefits and made false statements on financial disclosures, after he was expelled from Congress in a historic vote.

  3. November 14, 2023

    Former Santos Staffer Admits To Redirecting Campaign Funds

    A former staffer for indicted Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., pled guilty in federal court Tuesday to impersonating a top aide to then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to solicit campaign donations and to using donors' credit cards to pay for personal expenses, prosecutors said.

  4. October 27, 2023

    Santos Pleads Not Guilty To New Charges, Gets Trial Date

    U.S. Rep. George Santos pled not guilty to a 10-count superseding indictment charging him with lying to election officials and stealing campaign contributors' personal identity and financial information during a court appearance Friday where a New York federal judge set a September 2024 trial date.

  5. October 20, 2023

    George Santos' Atty May Have Conflict Of Interest, Feds Say

    Federal prosecutors on Friday told a New York federal judge that the attorney representing U.S. Rep. George Santos in his ongoing criminal case alleging he defrauded campaign donors might have a conflict of interest, saying he has personal and professional relationships with two people identified in the most recent indictment.

  6. October 10, 2023

    Santos Hit With More Charges Alleging He Stole From Donors

    New York federal prosecutors on Tuesday hit U.S. Rep. George Santos with 10 additional criminal charges in his ongoing fraud case, alleging the Empire State Republican engaged in two fraudulent schemes by lying to election officials and stealing the personal identity and financial information of contributors to his campaign.  

  7. September 05, 2023

    Santos, Feds Talking 'Possible Paths Forward' In Fraud Case

    New York federal prosecutors asked Tuesday to push back an upcoming court appearance in U.S. Rep. George Santos' criminal fraud case, citing hefty discovery productions and a desire to continue discussing "possible paths forward in this matter."

  8. June 30, 2023

    Santos To Spend Summer Recess Studying Criminal Case

    U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., will spend the House of Representatives' summer recess reviewing more than 80,000 pages of discovery in his criminal fraud case, defense counsel told a New York federal judge during the embattled congressman's brief court appearance Friday.

  9. June 22, 2023

    George Santos' Bond Backed By Dad, Aunt, Court Docs Show

    Embattled New York Congressman George Santos was backed by his father and aunt in remaining free on bail while he faces a slew of fraud and other charges, according to court documents released Thursday following an unsuccessful bid by the Long Island Republican to keep their identities secret.

  10. June 09, 2023

    Santos Challenges Ruling That Would ID Bail Co-Signers

    An attorney for U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., asked a federal judge to reconsider a ruling from a magistrate judge granting a group of media outlets' request to unseal the identities of three individuals who co-signed Santos' $500,000 bond in his criminal fraud case.