George Santos pleads not guilty to federal charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and theft with a potential 20-year prison sentence

• Federal prosecutors in New York brought a 13-count indictment against Rep. George Santos.
• He pleaded not guilty Wednesday to all 13 counts, including wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds.
• The congressman for months has been pressured by many local GOP leaders to resign from office.

Republican Rep. George Santos of New York pleaded not guilty to a slew of criminal charges on Wednesday.

Federal prosecutors unsealed a 13-count indictment Wednesday morning, including charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds.