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February 7, 2023

George Santos Accused of Sexually Harassing Prospective Staffer
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Embattled New York Republican Congressmember George Santos is facing
fresh scrutiny after a prospective staffer in his Capitol Hill office
accused Santos of sexual harassment. Derek Myers made the allegation on
Twitter, publishing a complaint filed with the Office of Congressional
Ethics. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports Santos told potential donors in
2021 that he had been a producer for the Broadway flop, "Spider-Man:
Turn Off the Dark." A spokesperson for the short-lived musical
responded, "Of all the tribulations the producers … had to endure, we
are very pleased, proud and relieved to report working with George
Santos was not one of them." This comes after reports emerged that the
Brazilian lawyer that Santos hired to defend him against fraud charges
in Brazil was convicted and incarcerated for his involvement in a gang
execution in 2007.


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