Rep. Santos faces money laundering, fraud charges after turning himself in
Santos is charged with theft of public funds for collecting pandemic unemployment insurance even though authorities say he had a job.
"This is about innocent until proven guilty," Santos said.
Speaker of the House
"If a person is indicted, they're not on committees, they have the right to vote, but they have to go to trial," McCarthy said.
"Hopefully he shows some humility, some dignity," Rep.
Additionally, Republican
However, Santos said he will not resign and plans to run for re-election.
The
Democrat
"There's no rule against it, like he could still be a member in good standing, as long as the majority, kind of, decides,"
But the
"I think if he was convicted a lot of people would step up and submit a vote to expel him," Gomez said.
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