George Santos is preparing for sentencing after pleading guilty to serious charges including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Once characterized by confidence and charm, he now expresses resignation regarding a potential 87-month prison term. His past actions, which included lying to Congress and swindling campaign donors, have led to legal repercussions that he acknowledges. While prosecutors aim for a long sentence reflecting the severity of his crimes, his defense argues for a minimum two-year sentence and probation. Santos admits responsibility and plans to make substantial restitution.
Even when he was lying, there was a certain charm to his unshakable confidence, his self-effacing humor, his transgressive glee. But George Santos is facing his sentencing on Friday with little of his former flair.
Right now, my expectation is I'm going to prison for 87 months, he said flatly when reached by phone on Wednesday. I'm totally resigned.
Mr. Santos pleaded guilty last year to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft and admitted to an array of other frauds and deceits.
As part of his plea, Mr. Santos admitted responsibility in court and vowed to make restitution in the amount of $373,749.97.
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