George Santos, Who Lied About Being Jewish, Hit With Fraud and Money Laundering Charges

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By Karen Freifeld and Sarah N. Lynch CENTRAL ISLIP, New York (Reuters) -U.S. Representative George Santos on Wednesday vowed to fight charges of fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds in the latest hit to the newly elected Republican, who has resisted calls to resign for lying about his resume. “It’s a witch hunt,” Santos said shortly after appearing in court in Central Islip, New York, to face the federal charges, echoing a claim often voiced by former President Donald Trump. “I’m going to fight my battle. I’m going to deliver. I’m going to fight the witch hunt. I am going to take …

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