Coverage dated April 4, 2025

Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-Congressman George Santos in federal fraud case

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Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.

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NBC4 Washington
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for ex-US Rep. George Santos in fraud case (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos for his federal fraud and identity theft charges.
Fox News
Ex-lawmaker George Santos faces 7-year prison sentence for federal fraud, identity theft (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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Former Rep. George Santos faces a potential seven year prison sentence for fraud and identity theft. Prosecutors cite his "unparalleled crimes" that "made a mockery" of the election system.
The Guardian
George Santos prosecutors seek seven-year prison term for campaign fraud (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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Disgraced Republican congressman ‘made a mockery’ of election system and merits long sentence, US officials say
The Republic
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case (opens The Republic)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York argued in a court filing Friday that a significant sentence…
amNewYork
George Santos, expelled Congressman, should serve 8 years in prison for fraud, identity theft: feds | amNewYork (opens amNewYork)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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Disgraced ex-U.S. Rep. George Santos should serve at least eight years behind bars after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges, federal
New York Post
Disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos could face up to 7 years in federal fraud case (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.
ABC 7 New York
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-Congressman George Santos in federal fraud case (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.
Los Angeles Times
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former congressman George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.
UPI
Prosecutors seek 7-year prison term for George Santos (opens UPI)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is facing more than seven years in prison after federal prosecutors asked a judge to hand the disgraced congressman an 87-month sentence.
FOX 5 New York
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for ex-Rep. George Santos (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former congressman George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.
NBC News
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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The 87-month sentence proposed by prosecutors is on the high end of court guidelines for such cases. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 25.
Washington Examiner
George Santos faces 7-year prison sentence in fraud case (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 4, 2025
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The Justice Department detailed its case against Santos in a 26-page letter to United States District Judge Joanna Seybert.

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