Expelled Ex-Rep. George Santos Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty on Fraud Charges

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Former congressman George Santos sentenced to X years in prison

The sentencing marks the final step in the downfall of the novice New York politician, who was expelled from Congress after the fraud case alleged that he lied about his background and misused campaign funds to finance his lifestyle.

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George Santos Was Expelled From Congress Over His Various Financial Misdeeds

In pleading guilty to two felonies, Santos admitted to filing false campaign finance reports, charging donors’ credit cards without authorization, and fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits, among other things.

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George Santos learns his fate after whining about sentence & begging for pardon

Ex-New York Congressman Santos, 36, concocted a web of lies to score support from voters before yanking their credit card information and buying himself luxury goods.

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Lyin’ ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos, 36, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in August. He defrauded donors and used the names of dozens of people, including family and friends, to falsely inflate his number of contributors. He served less than a year in the House before being expelled in December 2023.

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Former New York Rep. George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for fraud, identity theft

Former Republican Rep. George Santos of New York was sentenced Friday to 87 months in prison. Here's what to know.

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Ex-GOP congressman George Santos faces up to 87 months in prison in federal fraud case

George Santos faces up to 87 months in prison ahead of his sentencing in federal court Friday. Santos pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges in August as part of a plea deal. He admitted to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of nearly a dozen individuals to fund his campaign.

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Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison

Former Rep. George Santos is sentenced to over seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to a pair of felony fraud charges in August. Prosecutors said he's "a pathological liar" who isn't actually remorseful about his actions. He created a weekly podcast called "Pants on Fire"

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Ex-Congressman George Santos Is Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison in Federal Fraud Case

George Santos will be sentenced on Friday to a prison term of no less than two years. He pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Federal prosecutors want him to be sentenced to 87 months in prison. The final decision rests with Judge Joanna Seybert, who will weigh the severity of his crimes against the authenticity of his remorse.

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George Santos, Disgraced Congressman Turned Cameo Star, Sentenced to More than 7 Years in Prison for Fraud

Former New York Rep. George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison on Friday, April 25. The court's judgment comes after federal attorneys argued that Santos had a "strong lack of remorse" for his crimes and was likely to re-offend. Santos, 36, told The New York Times that he had resigned to his fate.

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Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in New York federal fraud case

Santos admitted to engaging in a campaign finance scheme, wrongly receiving unemployment benefits during the Covid-19 pandemic, and lying on House financial forms. As part of an agreement with prosecutors in U.S. District Court in Long Island, Santos pleaded guilty to a single count each of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

The New York Republican served in Congress barely a year before his House colleagues ousted him in 2023. He admitted to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of nearly a dozen people to fund his winning campaign. As part of a plea deal, Santos has agreed to pay roughly $580,000 in penalties in addition to prison time.

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Fabulist ex-Rep. George Santos sentenced to 7 years in prison

Santos, 36, pleaded guilty in August 2024 to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He faced up to 22 years in prison, but was widely expected to get a six to eight year sentence. The former congressman was also ordered to pay at least $373,749.97 in restitution and forfeit over $200,000.

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