Justice Department asks FEC to stand down as prosecutors probe Santos

[RandySF]

The Justice Department has asked the Federal Election Commission to hold off on any enforcement action against George Santos, the Republican congressman from New York who lied about key aspects of his biography, as prosecutors conduct a parallel criminal probe, according to two people familiar with the request.

The request, which came from the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section, is the clearest sign to date that federal prosecutors are examining Santos’s campaign finances.

The Justice Department request also asked that the FEC provide any relevant documents to the Justice Department, according to the knowledgeable people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the matter’s sensitivity.

A Justice Department spokeswoman declined to comment. An FEC spokeswoman said the regulator “cannot comment on enforcement.” Neither Santos nor his attorney responded to requests for comment.



https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/01/27/santos-doj-investigation-fec/?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere&location=alert

[MyOwnPeace]

1. O-M-G - ain't 'that' special..........

is it a 'leave us alone' so that they can 'bury' the issue - or a 'get-out-of-our-way' - we're gonna' nail the SOB?

Gotta' say - after watching the past 2 years of Garland's 'actions' - I'm not really hopeful.........

[spanone]

2. K&R

[2naSalit]

3. K&R

[Takket]

4. really? come on

by the time DOJ investigates and indicts Santos will have served his two years and been voted out. FEC should move on him now if they have proof of a violation. That doesn't stop DOJ from indicting him later.