George Santos, the ex-Long Island Representative, intends to seek a presidential pardon from Donald Trump following his sentencing of over seven years for financial crimes during his congressional campaign. His attorney, Joseph W. Murray, claims the prosecution was politically motivated, suggesting that Santos's status as a gay Republican in a predominantly Democratic district fueled the backlash against him. Santos was convicted of multiple charges, including wire fraud and identity theft, after allegedly misleading supporters and misusing campaign funds. Murray is currently researching the process for applying for clemency.
"I personally want to make sure this gets to President Donald Trump. Next to President Donald Trump, George Santos is the most hated man in the world."
"We are definitely going to apply for a pardon or clemency. I believe both the prosecution and the sentencing was because a gay Republican [Santos] won a congressional seat in a Biden plus 10 district."
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