DOJ evidence shows Santos campaign was illegal
Rep. George Santos announced he would not seek re-election after the House speaker released a report to Justice Department officials on Nov. 16 detailing “overwhelming evidence of illegal conduct during his first campaign.” evidence”.
Santos, a Republican from New York’s 3rd District, slammed the report shortly after it was posted on X, formerly Twitter.
“This is a disgusting politicized smear campaign that shows how deep our federal government has fallen. Everyone involved in this gross miscarriage of justice should be ashamed of themselves,” Santos wrote on social media. ” X.
The 56-page House Ethics Committee report found that Santos knowingly caused campaign officials to falsify financial records sent to the Federal Election Commission, use funds earmarked for his campaign for personal purchases and violated the Ethics in Government through House financial forms Law”. boston globe.
“Rep. Santos attempted to fraudulently exploit various aspects of his House candidacy for personal financial gain,” the report states.
Earth The report said that because Santo did not cooperate with the investigation, the legality of some items could not be confirmed. However, the expenses highlighted in the report include $2,281 at an Atlantic City resort and $1,400 at a skin care spa that one spreadsheet described as “Botox.”
Santos also reportedly spent campaign funds on OnlyFans subscriptions, trips to the Hamptons and shopping at Hermès.
The report said the congressman “exploited his relationships with high-value donors and other political activities” to benefit himself, and “he maintained this by continually lying to constituents, donors and staff about his background and experience.” everything”. He said.
In addition to the House ethics report, Santos faces 23 federal indictments related to campaign donor identity theft charges.
There are reportedly growing calls among members of the House of Representatives to expel Santos before his term ends worldwide.
Potential HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C exposure affects 500 Salem hospital patients
Salem hospital staff used contaminated medical equipment when administering intravenous drugs, potentially exposing nearly 500 patients to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C over a two-year period. boston globe.
A statement released on November 16 said that patients who were exposed to the virus have been notified and that no infections have been reported.
The Ministry of Public Health reportedly said in a statement that it had conducted an on-site investigation at the hospital. worldwide.
“Once discovered, this practice was immediately corrected and the hospital’s quality and infection control teams were notified,” the hospital said in a statement.
The hospital said the possibility of infection was low.
“The hospital said that earlier this year, officials discovered ‘isolated practices’ by some staff members who were providing intravenous medications to patients in a manner inconsistent with our best practices,” according to the report worldwide.
Supreme Court adopts code of conduct
Following criticism and accusations of unethical behavior by judges, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would formally adopt a code of conduct on November 13.
The operation of the U.S. Supreme Court has been devoid of proper ethical principles by which judges should adhere. Recent calls for an ethics code stem from concerns about the justices meeting in secret and accepting bribes from Republican donors.
Judge Clarence Thomas receives gift from Harold Crowe, According to NPR. Justice Samuel Alito went fishing with Paul Singer, who is currently taking a case to the Supreme Court.
The code is similar to other ethics rules set by lower courts. The Supreme Court’s ethics rules focus on the actions judges must take to disclose certain financial transactions and outline situations in which a judge may recuse himself.However, critics of the court claim that the code is Unlikely to make any substantial changesbecause judges can only enforce it themselves.
Ethics codes also attempt to draw boundaries and determine what financial benefits and gifts a judge may accept. The source of such financial or material compensation must also be determined to not interfere with the official duties of the Department of Justice.
The Code of Ethics was established with the intention of reducing corrupt behavior among judges, despite organizational concerns that this would not achieve these desired results.
“The court’s new ‘ethics code’ uses the word ‘should’ 53 times and ‘must’ just six times, reading more like friendly advice than binding, enforceable guidelines,” Reclaim the Court” to the statement.