George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in federal fraud case

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison, the maximum for his guilty plea to multiple fraudulent schemes, and faces two years of supervised release. During the sentencing, Santos expressed regret for betraying his supporters, but prosecutors argued he showed little remorse and engaged in a “brazen web of deceit.” U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert criticized Santos for his repeated lies and noted the serious consequences of his actions while acknowledging his potential to contribute positively to society.