Santos is under investigation by Long Island prosecutors, after disclosures surfaced that the embattled Republican lied as he campaigned for office.
, a Wall Street pedigree and a college degree, but he has yet to address other lingering questions — including the source of what appears to be a quickly amassed fortune despite recent financial problems, including evictions and owing thousands in back rent."I believe a full investigation by the House Ethics Committee and, if necessary, law enforcement, is required," LaLota said Tuesday.
The Times uncovered records in Brazil that show Santos was the subject of a criminal investigation there in 2008 over allegations that he used stolen checks to buy items at an clothing shop in the city of Niteroi. At the time, Santos would have been 19. The Times quoted local prosecutors as saying the case was dormant because Santos had never appeared in court.Democrats pounced, calling Santos a serial fabulist and demanded he voluntarily not take office.
"I am Catholic," he told the Post."Because I learned my maternal family had a Jewish background I said I was 'Jew-ish.'""He deceived us and misrepresented his heritage. In public comments and to us personally he previously claimed to be Jewish," the coalition said."He will not be welcome at any future RJC event."
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