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.

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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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George Santos, a former Republican congressman, is facing serious legal consequences for fraud and identity theft, having pled guilty to these charges.
The request to delay sentencing has been criticized as a move to monetize his notoriety rather than a legitimate legal strategy.
Santos's political career has been marred by scandal, leading to his expulsion from Congress after questions arose about his fundraising and biography.

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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
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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
Associated Press
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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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Prosecutors ridiculed the request, saying Santos wanted the extra time to promote himself, and that "allowing Santos to stave off sentencing specifically to monetize his infamy would send a message to the public that crime pays."
Judge Delays Sentencing for Disgraced George Santos
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