George Santos indictment: Congressman pleads not guilty to 13 counts

The freshman representative pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal counts.

Last Updated: May 10, 2023, 6:01 PM EDT

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been indicted on 13 criminal counts, including seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public funds and two counts of making materially false statements to the House of Representatives, federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York said Wednesday.

The embattled congressman, who was taken into custody Wednesday on Long Island, New York, pleaded not guilty on all counts at his arraignment then was released on bond.

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May 10, 2023, 2:46 PM EDT

Santos won't have to wear ankle monitor

Ryan Harris, a federal prosecutor speaking on behalf of the government, laid out the conditions of Santos' bond, which defense counsel had agreed to as "something palatable for both of us."

Among the conditions, Santos can travel within the continental U.S. -- but must notify pretrial services before doing so.

He can travel freely within and between New York City, Long Island, and Washington, D.C.

A spokesperson for the Eastern District of New York confirmed that Santos will not be required to wear an ankle monitor.

Santos' next hearing is scheduled for June 30.

-ABC News' Olivia Rubin and Lucien Bruggeman

May 10, 2023, 2:37 PM EDT

Santos to be released on $500,000 bond

Santos will be released on $500,000 bond now that his arraignment has concluded.

At his arraignment, where he pleaded not guilty, Magistrate Judge Anne Shields read a summary of the charges against Santos and notified him of his rights -- to which Santos replied, "Yes, ma'am."

Santos confirmed that he had read the indictment and had consulted with his attorney.

Before the hearing began, Santos' attorney, Joe Murray, told a group of reporters that Santos was feeling "good" and was looking forward to the hearing, where he was "finally going to get to address the allegations."

-ABC News' Olivia Rubin and Lucien Bruggeman

May 10, 2023, 2:28 PM EDT

Santos pleads not guilty

Santos has pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment at the Long Island federal courthouse.

May 10, 2023, 1:29 PM EDT

Santos' attorney arrives at courthouse

Santos' lawyer, Joe Murray, and congressional aide Vish Burra have entered the Long Island federal courthouse where Santos is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon.

Joe Murray, attorney for Rep. George Santos, arrives at Federal Court, May 10, 2023 in Central Islip, New York.
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Neither responded to questions from reporters as they made their way inside.

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