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<p>New York Republican Congressman George Santos&nbsp;agreed to a deal with Brazilian public prosecutors on Thursday in order to escape punishment for forging two stolen cheques in 2008. This comes a day after he pleaded not guilty to 13 federal charges on Wednesday. It included counts of wire fraud, lying to the US House, money laundering and theft of public funds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Santos was charged with a crime in Brazil, according to court documents originally unearthed by the New York Times, for using two stolen cheques to make purchases, including a pair of sneakers he gave to a friend, at a store in the city of Niteroi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Santos would have been 19 years old at the time. Prosecutors charged in 2011 that the entire cost of the transaction was 2,144 Brazilian reais, which at the time was equivalent to roughly $1,350.</p>

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<p>According to the court documents viewed by the Associated Press, that came after an investigation started in 2008 and Santos' signed a confession, in which he admitted to having stolen the chequebook of his mother's former employer from her purse and made purchases, including in the store, and recognised the fraudulent cheques as the ones he had signed.</p>

<p>The case was halted in 2013 after a court accepted the allegations against Santos in 2011. Subsequent subpoenas for him to personally appear or submit a written defence remained unanswered, and officials were constantly unable to find him.</p>

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<p>It all changed when he was elected to the US Congress, sparking a media frenzy that highlighted his questionable credentials. Then, Rio state prosecutors requested that the case be reopened.</p>

<p>The daily Folha de S.Paulo said that Santos will pay 24,000 reais (about $5,000) in accordance with the conditions of the non-prosecution agreement, with the bulk going to the shopkeeper who was given the faulty cheques and the remaining amount going to charity. The publication did not specify how it acquired this information. According to the newspaper, Santos virtually attended the meeting.</p>

<p>The resolution of the case eliminates the potential that Santos would have had to fly to another nation to settle outstanding charges; this may have been challenging given that he had recently been charged in the US and had to turn in his passport.</p>

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<p>“What would have been the start of a case was ended today,” Santos’ lawyer in Brazil, Jonymar Vasconcelos, told AP news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“As such, my client is no longer the subject of any case in Brazil.”</p>

<p>Vasconcelos declined to answer questions regarding the specifics of the non-prosecution agreement, citing the fact that the case was conducted under seal. The Rio de Janeiro state public prosecutor's office likewise declined to respond.<br />
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New York Republican Congressman George Santos agreed to a deal with Brazilian public prosecutors on Thursday in order to escape punishment for forging two stolen cheques in 2008.

New York Republican Congressman George Santos agreed to a deal with Brazilian public prosecutors on Thursday in order to escape punishment for forging two stolen cheques in 2008. This comes a day after he pleaded not guilty to 13 federal charges on Wednesday. It included counts of wire fraud, lying to the US House, money laundering and theft of public funds. Santos was charged with a crime in Brazil, according to court documents originally unearthed by the New York Times, for using two stolen cheques to make purchases, including a pair of sneakers he gave to a friend, at a store in the city of Niteroi. Santos would have been 19 years old at the time. Prosecutors charged in 2011 that the entire cost of the transaction was 2,144 Brazilian reais, which at the time was equivalent to roughly $1,350. Also Read | Adani Enterprises to consider fundraising after scrapped FPO According to the court documents viewed by the Associated Press, that came after an investigation started in 2008 and Santos' signed a confession, in which he admitted to having stolen the chequebook of his mother's former employer from her purse and made purchases, including in the store, and recognised the fraudulent cheques as the ones he had signed. The case was halted in 2013 after a court accepted the allegations against Santos in 2011. Subsequent subpoenas for him to personally appear or submit a written defence remained unanswered, and officials were constantly unable to find him. Also Read | PTI leader Shireen Mazari arrested, CCTV footage shows armed cops entering her Islamabad house It all changed when he was elected to the US Congress, sparking a media frenzy that highlighted his questionable credentials. Then, Rio state prosecutors requested that the case be reopened. The daily Folha de S.Paulo said that Santos will pay 24,000 reais (about $5,000) in accordance with the conditions of the non-prosecution agreement, with the bulk going to the shopkeeper who was given the faulty cheques and the remaining amount going to charity. The publication did not specify how it acquired this information. According to the newspaper, Santos virtually attended the meeting. The resolution of the case eliminates the potential that Santos would have had to fly to another nation to settle outstanding charges; this may have been challenging given that he had recently been charged in the US and had to turn in his passport. Watch | Gravitas: Israeli attacks kill 4 Islamic Jihad members in Gaza strip × “What would have been the start of a case was ended today,” Santos’ lawyer in Brazil, Jonymar Vasconcelos, told AP news agency. “As such, my client is no longer the subject of any case in Brazil.” Vasconcelos declined to answer questions regarding the specifics of the non-prosecution agreement, citing the fact that the case was conducted under seal. The Rio de Janeiro state public prosecutor's office likewise declined to respond. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Taking a cue from other nations in Europe, now Spain looks to install sound level monitors at 11 areas in Barcelona city. It is a major tourist destination and has several streets and plazas, which can get noisy at times. Now, it looks to check the troubling trend. Barcelona city councillor for climate emergency and ecological transition, Eloi Badia, said, “It’s an absolute priority. Noise pollution – with all of its sleep disorders, pathologies and stress – is one of the most important public health issues we have in the city, second only to air pollution.” &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“If the limits are exceeded during two consecutive weekends, the area will be confirmed as acoustically stressed. In that case, the district will have to present an action plan that can be worked on with neighbours, restaurants and others to try to mitigate the damage that is being done. Our goal is to have a much quieter, more peaceful and friendly city,” Badia said. &nbsp;</p>

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Taking a cue from other nations in Europe, now Spain looks to install sound level monitors at 11 areas in Barcelona city. It is a major tourist destination and has several streets and plazas, which can get noisy at times. Now, it looks to check the troubling trend. Barcelona city councillor for climate emergency and ecological transition, Eloi Badia, said, “It’s an absolute priority. Noise pollution – with all of its sleep disorders, pathologies and stress – is one of the most important public health issues we have in the city, second only to air pollution.” After the installation, the officials will check the level of the sound at the locations of the monitors. The acceptable decibel limits for any area may vary on several factors like the width of the street or the distribution of buildings. Watch WION's live TV here: “If the limits are exceeded during two consecutive weekends, the area will be confirmed as acoustically stressed. In that case, the district will have to present an action plan that can be worked on with neighbours, restaurants and others to try to mitigate the damage that is being done. Our goal is to have a much quieter, more peaceful and friendly city,” Badia said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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