George Santos faces sentencing today on Long Island after pleading guilty to federal wire fraud and identity theft.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos faces sentencing Friday on Long Island. He pleaded guilty last August to federal wire fraud and identity theft charges, admitting he exaggerated or fabricated large parts of his backstory.
In a sentencing document filed earlier this month, prosecutors detailed how Santos lied, stole and defrauded voters and donors. They said he didn’t just pad his resume; he used „a wholly fictitious biography to enrich himself and capture one of the highest offices.“How long does George Santos face in prison?
The U.S. Department of Justice wants Santos to serve 87 months in prison, while his lawyers are seeking just 24 months.
In another recent filing, the DOJ said he remains „unrepentant for his crimes“ and pointed to various social media posts it said are „hardly an expression of ‚genuine remorse.'“
Santos wrote to the judge earlier this week asking for leniency and saying he accepts responsibility.
„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.
