George Santos, 34, has been in the spotlight of the political world in the United States after media outlets revealed a series of fabrications related to his past. Santos is expected to appear in federal court Wednesday in the Eastern District of New York, where the charges were filed, CNN reported this afternoon.

The congressman has been accused of lying about his past, including where he studied, previous works and alleged works of philanthropy. The Justice Department has filed federal charges against Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y.