George Santos: The Man, the Myths, the Lessons | Full Special

NEW YORK -- George Santos has been called the "greatest fiction in the history of Congressional politics," a "serial liar" unlike any in American history.

So just how did he transform himself from an obscure resident of Brazil obsessed with luxury and status into a famous Republican politician elected to represent a Long Island district?

And he did all of this on a foundation of staggering lies.

"George Santos: The Man, The Myths, The Lessons," an ABC7 New York Eyewitness News investigation, reveals his unlikely origin story, talks to people who knew him when, charts his stunning rise to congressman, breaks down what might happen next to him, and asks, ominously, if his saga may just be the tip of the iceberg for our democracy.

Watch the full investigation "George Santos: The Man, The Myths, The Lessons" above or wherever you stream ABC7.

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CREDITS

Chanteé Lans | Reporter

Emily Hartmann | Executive Producer, Videographer, Editor

Stephen Cioffi | Videographer

Brett Cohen | Videographer

Michael Thorne | Videographer

Bryan White | Videographer

Brian Leary | Videographer

Peter Kunz | Assistant News Director

Rolando Pujol | EP Digital Content, Innovation, and Strategy

Robert Monek | EP Web, OTV Digital Project Manager

Frank Esposito | Data Journalist

Townsend Davis | Attorney

Cheryl Meany | Senior Planning Editor

Adam Stephen | Managing Editor

Yoomi Chong | Creative Director, Design

Joseph Kollar | Graphic Artist

Kim Dillon | Assistant News Director

Scott Matthews | News Director

Marilu Galvez | President, General Manager

Jim Gorham | SVP of Creative and Accounts Services

Brandon Nelson | Creative Director, Brand

Josh Hartmann | Marketing Producer

Brandon Cook | Media Manager

Matt Lamattina | Media Manager

Bryan Lenocker | Executive Producer

Daniela Royes | Investigative Producer

Michael Tamsuriyamit | Marketing & Digital Media Intern

Amy Pertuset | Content Systems Engineer

Rachel Schwartz | Director, Content Operations ABC Owned Television Stations

Debra OConnell | President, Networks

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