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Prosecutors Seek Over 7 Years for George Santos in Fraud Case

Former Rep. George Santos faces a lengthy prison sentence for federal fraud and identity theft after pleading guilty.

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The volume of Santos’s lies and his extraordinary pattern of dishonesty speaks to his high likelihood of reoffending and the concomitant need to remove him from the community he has repeatedly victimized.
Disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos could face up to 7 years in federal fraud case
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Prosecutors maintain Santos profited handsomely from his infamy, arguing he has earned more than $800,000 from appearances on the video-sharing website Cameo and from a new documentary since his expulsion from Congress.
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Prosecutors maintain Santos profited handsomely from his infamy, arguing he has earned more than $800,000 from appearances on the video-sharing website Cameo and from a new documentary since his expulsion from Congress.
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The 87-month sentence proposed by prosecutors represents the high end of court guidelines in such cases.
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Santos’s unrestrained greed and voracious appetite for fame enabled him to exploit the very system by which we select our representatives.
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Prosecutors said the length of the requested sentence — 87 months — reflects the serious nature of Santos’s “unparalleled” crimes.
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Santos' political demise came after it was revealed that he had fabricated much of his life story, leading to questions about how the political unknown had funded his winning campaign.
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Updated: Apr 5th, 2025, 3:00 AM ET

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Prosecutors have filed for an 87-month prison sentence for George Santos, the ex-U.S. Rep. guilty of fraud and identity theft. Their court filing describes his actions as not only exploitative towards donors, primarily the elderly but a severe attack on the electoral system. The prosecution emphasizes Santos's unrepentant behavior and high risk of reoffending. Meanwhile, his defense is advocating for a reduced 24-month sentence, citing Santos’s cooperation in other investigations. A hearing is set for April 25, where the judge will deliberate on Santos's sentence amid ongoing scrutiny over his past actions and financial schemes.

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Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for George Santos due to his serious federal fraud and identity theft charges, highlighting the overwhelming nature of his crimes against the election system.
Santos's claims of remorse are questioned by prosecutors, as he has not repaid his victims or forfeited any ill-gotten gains, suggesting a high likelihood of reoffending.
Santos's lawyers argue for a reduced two-year sentence, emphasizing his lack of prior criminal history and cooperation in a separate investigation, while highlighting the significant consequences he has already faced.

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