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4mo ago

George Santos Sentenced to 87 Months in Federal Prison for Fraud and Identity Theft

The former congressman must also pay nearly $600,000 in restitution and forfeiture after a judge condemned his lack of remorse and history of deceit.

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Central Islip, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing on April 25 in Central Islip, New York.
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Overview

  • U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert sentenced George Santos to 87 months in prison, aligning with prosecutors' request for the maximum sentence.
  • Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in August 2024, admitting to falsifying campaign finance reports and stealing donors' identities.
  • Prosecutors highlighted Santos’s social media activity, describing him as unrepentant and citing posts where he portrayed himself as a victim of prosecutorial overreach.
  • The sentence includes nearly $600,000 in restitution and forfeiture, addressing funds stolen from donors and misused during his campaign.
  • Santos, expelled from Congress in December 2023, is the sixth member in U.S. history to be ousted, following revelations of his fabricated background and criminal conduct.