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George Santos indicted on fraud, money laundering and other criminal charges -- 3 essential reads

  • Written by Howard Manly, Race + Equity Editor, The Conversation US
imageRepublican U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York is followed by reporters as he walks in the U.S. Capitol.Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

Even by today’s low ethical standards for politicians, George Santos is quite exceptional.

The U.S. representative for New York’s 3rd Congressional District has been accused of lying about his education,...

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