Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos seeks to delay fraud sentencing to make more podcast episodes

Disgraced former congressman George Santos has requested a delay in his sentencing on federal fraud charges in New York until the summer to pay off fines by producing more episodes of his podcast “Pants on Fire.” Prosecutors have dismissed his financial promises as speculative and criticized the program’s title, questioning his financial situation and arguing for the scheduled February 7 sentencing to proceed. Santos, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, faces a mandatory minimum two-year sentence and a maximum of 22 years in prison, with prosecutors cautioning against rewarding defendants who profit from criminal behavior by delaying sentencing.

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