Summary
Republican Congressman George Santos was arrested Wednesday. A federal grand jury indicted the freshman lawmaker on 13 charges, ranging from wire fraud to money laundering. Rep. Santos was released on bond from a New York court after pleading not guilty to the charges. For a transcript of this story, click here . News wrap alternative : Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching! You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.Five Facts
- Who is George Santos?
- Where and When was Santos elected into Congress?
- What are some of the crimes Santos is charged with?
- How has Santos reacted to the charges?
- Why does Santos continue to serve in Congress even though he's been charged with fraud and other crimes?
Focus Questions
Do you think Congresspeople who are charged with crimes should be allowed to remain in Congress? Why or why not? News analysis : Was it clear from this story what crimes Santos may have committed? How could you learn more about the charges? Alternative : See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?For More
What students can do : Read this article to learn more about the charges the Congressman is facing, and then discuss as a class — What makes Santos' alleged actions illegal? What makes them unethical? Why do you think the laws were put in place that he allegedly broke?STUDENT VIDEO OF THE DAY (NOV. 2, 2022)
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