Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) was sentenced on April 25 to more than seven years in federal prison on wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges.
The sentence of 87 months behind bars is what was requested by the Department of Justice.
Former Rep. George Santos Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison
The Department of Justice requested the sentence, which in addition to the prison time, includes an order to pay more than $575,000.
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George Santos, who was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, departs after the sentencing in his criminal corruption case at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, N.Y., on April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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