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N.Y. Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal indictment and says he won’t resign

Republican Rep. George Santos speaks to reporters after pleading not guilty Wednesday. He was released on $500,000 bond. (Associated Press)

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. George Santos, infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn’t deserve.

Afterward, he said he wouldn’t drop his reelection bid and defied calls to resign.

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