George Santos Sentenced to Two Years for Fraud

Disgraced former Congressman George Santos is set to be sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after pleading guilty to a series of frauds, including lying to Congress and defrauding campaign donors. Santos has expressed resignation about his likely prison term, with federal prosecutors seeking an 87-month sentence, though he has asked for leniency and the minimum two-year sentence. He has voiced concerns about his safety in prison and hopes for protective custody, while also struggling to pay restitution, turning to Cameo videos and a podcast to raise funds. Although Santos has publicly stated he will not seek a presidential pardon, he acknowledged that clemency remains at the president's discretion. His lawyers argue he is remorseful, despite prosecutors pointing to his recent defiant social media posts as evidence to the contrary. The case is notable for Santos's dramatic fall from Congress, fueled by a pattern of deception and financial crimes.