Current:Home > MyGeorge Santos' ex-campaign treasurer Nancy Marks likely to plead guilty. Here's what we know so far. -Elevate Capital Network
George Santos' ex-campaign treasurer Nancy Marks likely to plead guilty. Here's what we know so far.
View
Date:2025-04-16 22:49:11
Washington — A former campaign aide to Rep. George Santos, Republican of New York, was arrested and charged on Thursday with felony charges in New York, according to court documents obtained by CBS News.
Nancy Marks — who worked for the embattled New York congressman as campaign treasurer — is set to appear in New York federal court Thursday afternoon. She was charged via federal criminal information, an indication that she intends to enter a plea agreement with prosecutors.
As Santos' campaign treasurer, Marks signed off on his expenses related to the 2022 election, which included this unusual spending pattern: 37 charges of $199.99, one cent below the threshold that requires an invoice or receipt.
It is unclear what specific charges Marks faces or what connection they have to Santos' pending criminal case in New York federal court, but the proceedings scheduled for Thursday have been listed as related to the congressman's case.
Santos' office said it could not comment on the matter.
Santos was indicted by a federal grand jury in May with seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, two counts of making materially false statements to the House of Representatives and one count of theft of public funds.
He pleaded not guilty to all counts and has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
The New York representative has also been dogged by allegations that he inflated his resume and lied about his past experience to bolster his reelection chances in the 2022 political campaign. He has admitted that he "embellished" his resume.
Santos' congressional office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Marks charges.
Over the last year, CBS News has tried several times to speak with Marks and discuss her involvement with Santos' campaign, traveling to the Long Island, New York, library where she serves as a board member.
An attorney for Marks in the current case could not be immediately identified.
- In:
- George Santos
veryGood! (585)
Related
- NCAA President Charlie Baker would be 'shocked' if women's tournament revenue units isn't passed
- Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fine
- Bit Treasury Exchange: The Blockchain Pipe Dream
- Georgia police officer arrested after investigators say he threatened people while pointing a gun
- Clay Aiken's son Parker, 15, makes his TV debut, looks like his father's twin
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, ...er...er
- Bit Treasury Exchange: The Blockchain Pipe Dream
- Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava cruises to reelection victory
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Mega Millions winning numbers for August 20 drawing: Jackpot climbs to $527 million
Ranking
- Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.
- Bit Treasury Exchange: The Blockchain Pipe Dream
- Robert Downey Jr. reveals the story behind his return to Marvel in Doctor Doom role
- Hacker tried to dodge child support by breaking into registry to fake his death, prosecutors say
- Jury selection set for Monday for ex-politician accused of killing Las Vegas investigative reporter
- What Jennifer Lopez Was Doing the Day of Ben Affleck Breakup
- The type of Aventon e-bike you should get, based on your riding style
- Judge dismisses lawsuit after Alabama says new felon voting law won’t be enforced this election
Recommendation
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Real Breakup Date Revealed
3-year-old girl is among 9 people hurt in 2 shootings in Mississippi capital city
Expelled Yale student sues women’s groups for calling him a rapist despite his acquittal in court
Illinois governor calls for resignation of sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Black woman in her home
Jesse Winker’s pinch-hit homer in 9th gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles
RHODubai's Sara Al Madani Reveals Ex Maid Allegedly Plotted With Kidnappers to Take Her Son for Ransom
Detroit judge is sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field trip