Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft.
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- The Independent
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- The Independent
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- The Telegraph
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- Malay Mail
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- CNN
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- Evening Standard
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- Malay Mail
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- The Independent
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- People
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