Former U.S. Representative George Santos is set for sentencing after pleading guilty to federal wire fraud and identity theft. Prosecutors have accused him of fabricating his biography to defraud voters and donors and are requesting a lengthy prison term of 87 months. In contrast, Santos' legal team is advocating for a lighter sentence of 24 months. Santos expressed regret over his actions but also stated his desire for leniency, insisting he does accept responsibility while criticizing the prosecution's harsh demands. Sentencing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in Central Islip, New York.
Santos expressed profound regret over the impact of his actions, noting, 'This case has cost me my congressional seat, my reputation, my livelihood, and, most painful of all, the confidence of people who believed in me.'
Despite acknowledging some responsibility, Santos argued against the prosecution's suggested sentence, stating, 'But saying I'm sorry doesn't require me to sit quietly while these prosecutors try to drop an anvil on my head.'
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