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Santos campaign fundraiser indicted for allegedly impersonating top House aide to solicit donations

  • Former Santos fundraiser Samuel Miele charged with wire fraud and identity theft for scheme impersonating Speaker McCarthy's former chief of staff Dan Meyer.
  • Miele allegedly used fake email account in Meyer's name to contact donors, earning commissions on contributions raised.
  • Miele pleaded not guilty, released on bail; cases against Miele and separately charged Santos could be combined.
  • Santos facing own federal charges for fraud, theft and false statements amid calls to resign from Congress.
  • Miele's indictment suggests ongoing investigation into Santos' finances and potential campaign finance violations.
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