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Rep. Santos was not charged in the indictment. The facts of the case rest on events that overlap with the congressman's own alleged crimes of wire fraud and money laundering, federal prosecutors said in a filing Wednesday.
Samuel Miele is facing charges of wire fraud and identity theft for allegedly impersonating Kevin McCarthy’s former chief of staff.
Sam Miele impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide, prosecutors say.
Samuel Miele, a paid campaign fundraiser for George Santos, was indicted on federal charges in New York for allegedly impersonating a top former aide to Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
Sam Miele is accused of impersonating a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting contributions.