Samuel Miele was charged with aggravated identity theft and four counts of wire fraud by prosecutors, who are already prosecuting Santos for fraud.
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He was arraigned on the indictment in federal court in Downtown Brooklyn and pleaded not guilty.
He was released on $150,000 bail.
Miele is accused of sending emails and phone calls seeking campaign contributions claiming to be a "high ranking aide to a member of the House with leadership responsibilities."
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A filing doesn't identify the House member, but Eyewitness News is told it was McCarthy.
Miele was the subject of a similar Federal Elections Commission complaint in February.
His lawyer released a statement Wednesday saying he is not guilty and "looks forward to complete vindication at trial as soon as possible."
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