George Santos' Sentencing Delayed to April in Federal Fraud Case

The former congressman sought a longer delay to generate funds through his podcast but was granted only a two-month extension by the judge.

George Santos, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, now faces sentencing on April 25 instead of February 7 after a judge approved a short delay.
Santos requested a six-month delay, citing the need to generate income from his podcast, 'Pants on Fire,' to pay over $578,000 in restitution and forfeiture fines.
Federal prosecutors opposed the request, calling his claims of financial hardship speculative and highlighting his significant earnings from Cameo videos and a documentary in 2023.
The judge granted the delay as a 'one-time courtesy,' emphasizing that Santos has yet to make any payments toward his financial obligations despite prior assurances.
Santos, expelled from Congress in December 2023, faces a mandatory two-year minimum prison sentence and up to 22 years under his plea agreement.