Former U.S. Rep. George Santos Sentencing for Wire Fraud and Identity Theft

SOURCE abcnews.go.com
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft and faces a sentence of 75 to 87 months in prison. Prosecutors are pushing for the maximum sentence, while Santos argues for a two-year prison term.

Key Points

  • Santos falsified FEC filings and inflated fundraising totals to join a program
  • Santos' former campaign treasurer pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge
  • Santos was expelled from Congress in December 2023

Pros

  • Santos pleaded guilty and accepted full responsibility for his crimes
  • He agreed to pay nearly $600,000 in restitution and forfeiture

Cons

  • Santos faces a sentence of 75 to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft
  • Prosecutors are pushing for the maximum possible sentence of seven years and three months