George Santos' Sentencing Delayed Amid Fraud Case
Former Congressman George Santos receives a sentencing delay until April 25 for federal fraud charges after pleading guilty last year.
Prosecutors argued against a delay, stating in a filed response that "the numerous victims of Santos's criminal schemes, and the community writ large have a strong collective interest in the expeditious resolution of this case."
Judge agrees to delay George Santos' sentencing in federal fraud case
ABC News·2M·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.The judge called the short adjournment a “one-time courtesy” granted in the interest of justice.
Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos granted 3-month delay in sentencing for fraud and ID theft
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Seybert said in her order that she would delay the sentencing date slightly as a “one-time courtesy.”
Santos’s sentencing pushed back until April
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Judge Delays Sentencing for Disgraced George Santos
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Summary
George Santos, the former congressman from New York, will have his sentencing on federal fraud and identity theft charges postponed to April 25. A judge approved the delay, granting Santos time to secure funds from his new podcast to cover restitution and forfeiture totaling over $578,000. Prosecutors opposed the delay, labeling Santos’ financial claims as speculative and expressing concern over the implications of allowing him to profit from his notoriety. Santos, having pled guilty in August, faces a substantial prison sentence, including a mandatory minimum two-year term for identity theft.
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