"Convicted fraudster George Santos may be going free only a few months into his 7-year prison term, after President Donald Trump announced he would be commuting the former congressman's sentence. "I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY" Trump wrote on Truth Social Friday evening, saying he did not believe Santos' crimes merited a 7-year stint. Santos, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, reported to federal prison in July at FCI Fairton in southern New Jersey."
"Federal prosecutors said Santos filed fraudulent campaign documents, stole the identities and financial information of people who contributed to his campaign, charged credit cards without permission, wrongfully obtained unemployment insurance and lied to the U.S. House of Representatives. They also said he embezzled donations and spent the money on personal expenses, including designer clothing. "This plea is not just an admission of guilt," Santos told reporters outside the courthouse after he pleaded guilty last year. "It's an acknowledgement that I need to be held accountable like any other American that breaks the law.""
President Donald Trump signed a commutation that will immediately release George Santos from a seven-year prison term. Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft and began serving his sentence at FCI Fairton in July. A judge had ordered him to pay more than $370,000 in restitution. Federal prosecutors alleged Santos filed fraudulent campaign documents, stole contributors' identities and financial information, charged credit cards without permission, wrongfully obtained unemployment benefits, lied to the House, and embezzled donations for personal expenses. Santos faced accusations of fabricating his biography and was expelled from Congress after findings of substantial misconduct.
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