By Sabrina Souza and Mark Morales | CNNThe campaign fundraiser for embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge as part of a plea deal Tuesday. In addition to the guilty plea, Miele also stipulated to committing access device fraud, in a loss of approximately $100,000, according to a spokesperson for Eastern District US Attorney’s office. He was initially charged with four counts of wire fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft in the alleged scheme to defraud prospective donors. Miele did not plead guilty to identity theft as part of the plea agreement. Santos himself was indicted in May on 13 counts of federal fraud and money laundering charges.

Source: CNN November 14, 2023 21:25 UTC