Serial liar and disgraced former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) pleaded guilty in court today to felony charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Breaking News: George Santos, the disgraced former Republican congressman from New York, pleaded guilty to identity theft and wire fraud and faces prison time. https://t.co/DzxfuYS7kC pic.twitter.com/b0z8aK3M2O
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 19, 2024
From the New York Times:
While Mr. Santos’s decision will allow him to avoid a costly trial that was scheduled for next month, it ensures that he will face at least two years in prison.
The plea offers a coda to the tale of a political underdog who catapulted to Congress less than two years ago and then watched his career quickly unravel as his seemingly endless series of falsehoods came to light.
The Mr. Santos who appeared in court bore little resemblance to the shameless provocateur whose antics once grabbed headlines.
His bravado was replaced by an ill-fitting jacket and words of contrition for several scams involving money laundering, making false statements to Congress and fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits.
“Ill-fitting jacket…” Santos agreed to pay a total of $373,749.97 in restitution to numerous entities, including donors whose credit cards he used illegally and returning state unemployment fund he fraudulently received. He will also be required to forfeit more than $200K he stole prior sentencing. Read more at the NY Times. You can find my many posts about the loathsome Santos here.
George Santos speaks outside court just now after pleading guilty. He is facing a 2-year minimum mandatory but probably going to get more than that. Sentencing is Feb 7. Probably hoping for a Trump pardon. pic.twitter.com/zzQd5avGC3
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 19, 2024
FLASH: Former Congressman George Santos pleads guilty to two federal counts – Wire fraud and aggravated identify theft
Two year mandatory minimum. But judge has estimated possible sentencing range between 6-8 years… later this year Santos spoke softly, acknowledging series… — Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) August 19, 2024
Santos admitted making false statements to FEC
He admitted committing wire fraud between sept 2022 and Oct 2022 He admitted giving false info about RedStone strategies, including that money was allegedly being used for TV ads, when the money was instead used for personal… — Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) August 19, 2024
Santos did not PLEAD guilty to theft, but the acknowledgment of theft can be considered at sentencing, per judge
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) August 19, 2024
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