“I will prove myself innocent...Reelection is a very far time away from now.” GOP Rep. George Santos says he will continue his reelection bid after pleading not guilty on 13 criminal counts.
Asked by ABC News' Rachel Scott why he would apply for unemployment benefits while he had a job that paid $120,000 a year as alleged in the federal indictment, Santos said,"This is inaccurate information."
"I will get to clear my name on this. During the pandemic, it wasn't very clear. I don't understand where the government is getting their information, but I will present my facts." "My employment was changed during the time," he said of the period when prosecutors allege he collected $24,000 in unemployment funds under false pretenses."I don't understand where the government's coming from. I'll present my defense."Speaking to reporters outside the Long Island federal courthouse following his arraignment, Santos said that he will not resign from Congress as a result of his indictment.U.S.
"I'm going to fight my battle," Santos said."I'm going to deliver. I'm going to fight the witch hunt. I'm going to take care of clearing my name and I look forward to doing that."Ryan Harris, a federal prosecutor speaking on behalf of the government, laid out the conditions of Santos' bond, which defense counsel had agreed to as"something palatable for both of us.
Among the conditions, Santos can travel within the continental U.S. -- but must notify pretrial services before doing so.A spokesperson for the Eastern District of New York confirmed that Santos will not be required to wear an ankle monitor.Santos to be released on $500,000 bond
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