Arrr! The scallywag ex-Congressman be in deeper waters than ol' George Santos! Aye, he be in a whole mess o' trouble!
2024-03-23
Avast ye mateys! Former Rep. TJ Cox of the land of Calif. be walkin' the plank with 28 charges upon him. Aye, more than that scallywag George Santos from the land of N.Y. who was sent packin' from Congress. Arrr, the seas be rough!
A California Democrat who once sailed the political seas representing the Golden State in the House has found himself in quite the pickle, matey. Terrance John "T.J." Cox, known for his time in California's 21st Congressional District from 2019 to 2021, is now facing a tempest of 28 charges, more than the former New York GOP Rep. George Santos who walked the plank out of Congress last year.Arrr! Cox be offered a plea deal for his misdeeds, but the hearing be delayed to May 22 due to the vast amount of evidence his crew be sifting through. While the details of the deal remain a mystery, Cox be considering the government's offer, according to court documents.The scallywag surrendered to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2022, facing charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and more. The indictment details how Cox allegedly plundered $1.7 million from his associates, using it for personal expenses and dubious schemes.As for Santos, he may have been marooned from Congress, but he be setting his sights on reclaiming his treasure as an Independent candidate, challenging a Republican foe in the upcoming election.As the political waters churn with scandal and intrigue, only time will tell who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes battle for power and redemption. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!