Posted 10/31/2023, 11:48:00 PM
Congressman George Santos Faces Ethics Probe and Possible Expulsion Vote as Federal Charges Loom
- Santos faces ethics investigation in House, announcement expected by Nov 17
- Over 40 witnesses interviewed, 170k pages reviewed, 37 subpoenas authorized
- House may vote to expel Santos as soon as Wed, needs 2/3 majority
- GOP leaders want to wait for ethics probe to conclude before expelling
- Santos faces 23 charges including wire fraud, identity theft, pleaded not guilty
- Trial date set for Sept 2024 on federal charges
- Santos says he won't beg for rights or interfere in colleagues' decision
- Says he's entitled to due process, not predetermined outcome
