Former U.S. Congressman George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after pleading guilty last summer. The judge criticized Santos for lacking remorse and sentenced him to 87 months behind bars. Santos admitted to deceiving donors and stealing identities to fund his winning campaign. Prosecutors sought a seven-year prison term, arguing that Santos remains unrepentant. Despite claiming to be sorry, Santos’ lawyers argued for a two-year sentence, the mandatory minimum for aggravated identity theft. Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was ousted by his House colleagues in 2023. He had fabricated much of his background, leading to financial struggles and investigations. Reflective on social media, Santos thanked supporters and detractors, while also promoting his Cameo account for personalized video messages. The disgraced politician’s downfall showcases a cautionary tale of political deceit and corruption.
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