George Santos' Former Campaign Treasurer To Plead Guilty To Felony

LONG ISLAND, NY —Nancy Marks, a veteran Long Island political operative and the ex-campaign treasurer for disgraced New York Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos, is scheduled to enter a guilty plea Thursday to an unspecified felony relating to Santos.

Santos has been indicted amid in connection with a sprawling federal investigation of financial irregularities.

Marks served as the campaign treasurer and close aide to Santos during his two congressional bids. A key behind-the-scenes figure in Long Island Republican politics, Marks built a business as a treasurer and consultant to dozens of local, state and federal candidates.

She resigned amid growing questions about Santos’ campaign finances and revelations Santos had fabricated much of his life story.

Marks has faced questions about the congressman’s unusual campaign filings, including a series of $199.99 expenses, just below the legal limit for disclosure. Santos, in turn, has sought to pin the blame for his unexplained finances on Marks, who he claims “went rogue” without his knowledge.

While Santos has admitted fabricating key parts about his purported background as a wealthy, well-educated businessman, questions remain about what he did for work, as well as the true source of more than $700,000 he initially claimed to have loaned his campaign from his own personal fortune.

Santos has pleaded not guilty to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn’t deserve. He has defied calls to resign.

Marks’ plea is scheduled to take place in a Central Islip courtroom on Thursday afternoon.

It comes as Santos faces a 13-count federal indictment centered on charges of money laundering and lying to Congress in an earlier financial disclosure.

This story is being updated.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.