The local Long Island district attorney's office in Nassau County announced it's opening an investigation into Rep.-elect George Santos, after the Republican admitted to 'embellishing' his work experience and credentials during his campaign.
"The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-Elect Santos are nothing short of stunning. The residents of Nassau County and other parts of the Third District must have an honest and accountable representative in Congress," said Republican District Attorney Anne Donnelly in a statement to USA TODAY.
"No one is above the law and if a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it," Donnelly continued. Santos' fabrications came to light afterinconsistencies between the Long Island congressman-elect's claimed credentials and reality. The Times reported that Santos never earned degrees from Baruch College and New York University despite his claim during his campaign that he had.
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