Congressman John Santos calls case a 'witch hunt' and pleads not guilty

The 34-year-old congressman, who has refused to resign from office, was arrested in New York. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.

US Republican congressman George Santos described the case against him a "witch hunt" as he pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds.

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