Expelled Congressman George Santos Turns to Cameo, Hollywood
Facing 23 federal felony counts, Santos leverages notoriety to pay legal bills while HBO plans adaptation of his scandalous career.
- George Santos, expelled from the House of Representatives last week, has turned to the video app Cameo to record personalized videos for paying customers, charging hundreds of dollars per video.
- HBO has optioned the rights to journalist Mark Chiusano’s nonfiction book about Santos, 'The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos,' with plans to adapt it for the screen.
- Santos has been suggested as a potential contestant for reality TV shows like 'Dancing With the Stars' or 'The Masked Singer.'
- Santos faces 23 federal felony counts, including identity theft and wire fraud, and could be sentenced to up to 22 years in prison.
- Santos has been using his newfound notoriety to pay his legal bills, but his lack of insider knowledge and connections limit his potential as a whistleblower.
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