Overview

• George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in August 2024, admitting to misusing donor funds and stealing identities.
• Prosecutors are requesting an 87-month prison term, citing Santos's recent social media posts as evidence of a lack of genuine remorse.
• Santos has used social media to attack the Justice Department, calling them a 'cabal of pedophiles' and denying allegations he previously admitted to in court.
• The defense is seeking a 24-month sentence, arguing Santos has no prior criminal record and comparing his case to other political figures with similar charges.
• Judge Joanna Seybert is set to deliver Santos's sentence on April 25, with prosecutors warning of a high likelihood of recidivism due to unpaid restitution and continued denials.