George Santos Fundraiser Charged for Impersonating Kevin McCarthy’s Aide
- Samuel Miele indicted on wire fraud, identity theft charges
- Santos faces fraud and money-laundering charges over donations
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A former fundraiser for US Representative George Santos was charged in a federal case with wire fraud and identity theft for allegedly impersonating an aide to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, who are already prosecuting Santos for fraud, alleged that the fundraiser, Samuel Miele, sent out emails seeking campaign contributions claiming to be a “high ranking aide to a member of the House with leadership responsibilities.”