Santos, 34, who represents parts of Queens and Long Island, has refused to resign and plans to seek a second term.
Murray said he publicly notified the House Ethics Committee that those who signed his bond were family members and not lobbyists, donors or others seeking to influence Santos, and he was willing to do the same in court documents.
Murray said Santos has faced “hateful attacks” since his arrest and been confronted with individuals who were “extremely angry, anti-gay, anti-Republican and all around anti-social.” Prior to Friday, Murray has said he, Santos and Santos’ staff have been receiving threatening and harassing calls and messages, including death threats.
George Santos was combative when facing cameras after he was charged, calling the 13-count indictment a "witch hunt." The Long Island congressman faces federal charges that could land him in prison for 20 years — here's what they mean for his immediate political future. NBC New York's Andrew Siff and Greg Cergol report.
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