Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is facing over seven years in prison for federal fraud and identity theft charges. Prosecutors argue that Santos’ crimes undermined the election system and highlight his unrepentant behavior. Santos’ lawyers argue for a two-year sentence, pointing to his lack of prior criminal record and support for his family. Santos was expelled from Congress in 2023 after it was revealed that he had fabricated much of his life story to fund his campaign. He admitted to deceiving voters, donors, and stealing identities to make donations to his campaign. Santos was granted a three-month reprieve to pay court fines, but prosecutors claim he has profited from his infamy through appearances on Cameo and a documentary since his expulsion. Two of Santos’ campaign staffers have also pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the campaign financing scheme. Santos’ former campaign fundraiser was sentenced to federal prison, while his former campaign treasurer is awaiting sentencing. Santos’ sentencing is scheduled for April 25, with prosecutors pushing for a significant sentence to deter such conduct in the future.
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