Overview

• George Santos, a former Republican congressman, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for fraud and identity theft.
• Judge Joanna Seybert criticized Santos' lack of genuine remorse during sentencing, stating he appeared to blame others for his actions.
• Santos admitted to fabricating his résumé and misusing campaign funds for personal expenses, including luxury items and travel.
• He was expelled from Congress in late 2023, becoming the first Republican in over a century to face such a penalty.
• In addition to his prison sentence, Santos must pay approximately $580,000 in restitution and is required to begin serving his term by July 25, 2025.