Former Rep. George Santos Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison on Friday after he pled guilty to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. According to the Associated Press , Santos, 36…
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos was Sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison on Friday after he pled guilty to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
According to the Associated Press, Santos, 36, was seen sobbing while being handed down his sentence, previously appealing to U.S. District Court Judge Joanna Seybert for mercy.
Santos reportedly told the court he had been “humbled” and “chastised” and admitted he had betrayed his constituents.
“I offer my deepest apologies,” Santos said, adding: “I cannot rewrite the past, but I can control the road ahead.”
Judge Seybert, however, said she did not see any feelings of remorse from Santos and quipped that “it’s always someone else’s fault.”
The former New York Republican spent less than a year in Congress he was ousted by his colleagues. Santos admitted to stealing the identities of at least 12 people, including from some of his own family members to fund his campaign.
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