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George Santos is back in court Disgraced former congressman is scheduled for a Sept. 16 federal trial ed Santos’ team’s proposal that potential jurors would have to fill out a written questionnaire George Santos returned to regarding their opinions of the the courthouse on Aug. 13 what former congressman, in line should be his last appearance with the prosecutors’ assessbefore his trial formally begins ment. Both emphasized that adding the questionnaire would on Sept. 16. Showing none of his infamous swagger, the for- only slow down the jury selecmer congressman sat demurely tion process, while questioning before Judge Joanna Seybert as potential jurors in person offered the chance his defense team, for more nuanced the prosecution a n d i n fo r m at ive and the judge insight into their worked out and discapability to serve cussed the final on the jury. ste ps before the “I’ve used questrial commences. tionnaires before. Santos has They’re very ineffipleaded not guilty JONATHAN TATUN cient,” Seybert to over 20 counts of said. “The governfinancial crimes. Heckler ment opposes it, The litany of alleand I agree.” gations against him ranges The former congressman’s from using campaign contributions for personal expenses to lawyers had previously argued unlawfully collecting unem- that the questionnaire, which addressed potential jurors’ ployment benefits. One of the most important beliefs and preconceptions aspects concerned the selection about Santos, was necessary of the jury. Seybert explained due to the wide-ranging negathat after the jury is selected, tive media coverage he had set for Sept. 9, their identities been subject to since the allegawill remain “partially anony- tions of his widespread deceit mous,” or known only to the was first published nearly two defense and the prosecution, years ago. The prosecutors maintained that the request per a request by Santos’ team. Furthermore, Seybert rejectCONTINUED ON PAGE 4
By WILL SHEELINE
wsheeline@liherald.com
Courtesy North Shore School District
North Shore students learn and play Students between the grades of kindergarten and 5th got the chance to knit, play sports, garden and more at the North Shore Summer Experience. Story, additional photo, Page 9.
North Shore CASA tees up for third annual golf outing By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com
The North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse is set to host its third annual CASA Cares Golf Outing on Aug. 26 at the Brookville Country Club, raising money to support their mission to combat youth substance abuse. Organizers are gearing up for another successful day of fundraising, camaraderie, and community support, while also using the event as a farewell for long-time president and vicepresident of the organization, Alison Camardella, and Kevin McGilloway, who will remain on the board.
Camardella, one of the organization’s founders, expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming event. “We’re just so thrilled and excited that this is our third annual golf outing, and we expect it to be a fabulous success,” she said. “It’s really heartwarming to see this community come together to support our coalition’s mission of reducing youth substance use and abuse.” The outing, which has become a staple in the local community, will once again be held at the Brookville Country Club. This year’s event offers more activities than in the past, with the addition of a pickleball tournament, an open CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
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wish he would just plead guilty.