Former Rep. George Santos gets 7-plus year prison sentence
Briefly

Former U.S. Representative George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for serious charges including wire fraud and identity theft. His fraudulent actions involved deceiving donors during his 2022 Congressional campaign, fabricating parts of his life story, and misappropriating funds. U.S. District Court Judge Joanna Seybert presided over the case, emphasizing the harm caused by Santos' actions. In addition to prison time, he agreed to pay approximately $580,000 in penalties as part of a plea deal, following his expulsion from the House in December 2023.
In federal court, former U.S. Rep. George Santos was sentenced to 87 months for wire fraud and identity theft after fabricating his life story.
Judge Joanna Seybert highlighted Santos' deceit, noting he defrauded donors to finance his Congressional campaign, resulting in significant financial penalties and prison time.
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