Congressman-elect George Santos faces new allegations he lied about his family's history

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- New questions have arisen over whether Republican Congressman-elect George Santos was being untruthful when he said his grandparents were Holocaust refugees. 

The Forward, a Jewish publication, reported Santos lied to voters about his ancestry when he claimed his mother's parents fled Europe during World War II to avoid persecution.

Allegations that he lied about his resume and his life story have led to a growing chorus of voices calling for the congressman-elect to step aside. With the exception of a statement from his attorney, Santos has remained silent. 

Nassau County Legislature member Joshua Lafazan led a group at the federal courthouse on Long Island Wednesday morning. They had a formal request for the U.S. Attorney to investigate Santos.