Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty in Federal Fraud Case

The New York politician was expelled from Congress after staying in office for less than a year.

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at court in Central Islip, N.Y., on Aug. 19, 2024. Stefan Jeremiah/AP Photo

Former Republican Rep. George Santos has entered a guilty plea in the federal fraud case that upended his brief tenure representing New York in Congress.

Santos, 36, appeared in court in Central Islip, New York, on Aug. 19 and pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.