NY - Congressman George Santos charged with 13 criminal counts, May 2023
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Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who was expelled from the House of Representatives after being indicted on 23 federal counts including fraud and misusing campaign funds, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to two of the charges.
The Long Island Republican faces a mandatory two-year minimum sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. But Judge Joanna Seybert estimated the term could range from six to eight years behind bars when he is sentenced on Feb. 7, 2025. Santos also agreed to pay nearly $374,000 in restitution.
The Long Island Republican faces a mandatory two-year minimum sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. But Judge Joanna Seybert estimated the term could range from six to eight years behind bars when he is sentenced on Feb. 7, 2025. Santos also agreed to pay nearly $374,000 in restitution.
George Santos pleads guilty to two counts in federal corruption case, faces years in prison
Former Rep. George Santos, R-NY, faces at least two years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft
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Prediction: He somehow slips out of the country before Feb. I hope I'm wrong, but the guy is a con artist and I don't trust him.Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who was expelled from the House of Representatives after being indicted on 23 federal counts including fraud and misusing campaign funds, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to two of the charges.
The Long Island Republican faces a mandatory two-year minimum sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. But Judge Joanna Seybert estimated the term could range from six to eight years behind bars when he is sentenced on Feb. 7, 2025. Santos also agreed to pay nearly $374,000 in restitution.
George Santos pleads guilty to two counts in federal corruption case, faces years in prison
Former Rep. George Santos, R-NY, faces at least two years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to wire fraud and aggravated identity theftwww.usatoday.com
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A Feb.7, 2025 sentencing is an offensive joke but not as offensive as 2 out of 23.Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who was expelled from the House of Representatives after being indicted on 23 federal counts including fraud and misusing campaign funds, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to two of the charges.
The Long Island Republican faces a mandatory two-year minimum sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. But Judge Joanna Seybert estimated the term could range from six to eight years behind bars when he is sentenced on Feb. 7, 2025. Santos also agreed to pay nearly $374,000 in restitution.
George Santos pleads guilty to two counts in federal corruption case, faces years in prison
Former Rep. George Santos, R-NY, faces at least two years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to wire fraud and aggravated identity theftwww.usatoday.com
Was Santo's lawyer(s) that good or the prosecution that weak?
Thanks for the update.
Oh, please.
“I understand my actions have betrayed the trust of my supporters and constituents,” Santos said at a hearing Monday, his voice wavering at times. “I deeply regret my conduct.”
"Lawyers for Santos, 36, are likely to seek leniency for the ex-lawmaker, pointing to his decision to admit guilt and spare the court from the time and expense of a trial."
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“I understand my actions have betrayed the trust of my supporters and constituents,” Santos said at a hearing Monday, his voice wavering at times. “I deeply regret my conduct.”
"Lawyers for Santos, 36, are likely to seek leniency for the ex-lawmaker, pointing to his decision to admit guilt and spare the court from the time and expense of a trial."
George Santos Pleads Guilty, Admits Misusing Campaign Funds (1)
Former US Representative George Santos, who lied about working at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Citigroup Inc. while running for Congress, pleaded guilty to fraud charges over his personal use of campaign funds.
Will he go crawl under a rock for 6 months or start a new shtick and grifting routine?
"The Mr. Santos who appeared in court bore little resemblance to the shameless provocateur whose antics grabbed headlines. On Monday, that bravado was replaced by a wavering voice and words of contrition."
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"The Mr. Santos who appeared in court bore little resemblance to the shameless provocateur whose antics grabbed headlines. On Monday, that bravado was replaced by a wavering voice and words of contrition."
George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft
Mr. Santos, a former Republican congressman from New York, agreed to pay nearly $375,000 in restitution and will almost certainly face prison time.
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I suspect he will not flourish in a prison environment. But agree that he will back.on the grifting circuit as soon as he's released.
George Santos seeks sentencing delay in federal fraud case
George Santos is currently scheduled to be sentenced next month on Long Island after pleading guilty to federal fraud, campaign finance and embezzlement charges.
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1/8/25
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Disgraced former Congressman George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April 25, a judge ruled Wednesday.
That will give Santos, 36, additional time to keep making new episodes of his podcast, "Pants on Fire with George Santos," presumably so that he can pay the money he owes the government.
George Santos' sentencing delayed until April 25 so he can keep making podcasts
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
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Disgraced former Congressman George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April 25, a judge ruled Wednesday.
That will give Santos, 36, additional time to keep making new episodes of his podcast, "Pants on Fire with George Santos," presumably so that he can pay the money he owes the government.
1/8/25
George Santos' sentencing delayed until April 25 so he can keep making podcasts
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April 25, a judge ruled Wednesday.
That will give Santos, 36, additional time to keep making new episodes of his podcast, "Pants on Fire with George Santos," presumably so that he can pay the money he owes the government.
Sigh. Grifter gonna grift. Not sure I could even hate-listen to that pod.
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Well that delay is IMO lame excuse. And the judge to delay it per request? SMH. No wonder no one is held to account these days. Shameful and shameless. I mean IDK for sure, but didn’t ‘Mr. Santos’ have ~24 hours per day and all these weeks and months prior to do podcasts? SMH. I can’t wait to not watch any of them. MOO1/8/25
George Santos' sentencing delayed until April 25 so he can keep making podcasts
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April 25, a judge ruled Wednesday.
That will give Santos, 36, additional time to keep making new episodes of his podcast, "Pants on Fire with George Santos," presumably so that he can pay the money he owes the government.
District Judge Joanna Seybert played right into Scamto's toxic narcissism.
Shameful.
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Friday, April 25th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ am ET) - NY - U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York vs. Rep. George Anthony Devolder Santos (34/now 36) indicted & charged (5/8/23) & arrested & arraigned (5/10/23) with 7 counts of wire fraud, 3 counts of money laundering, 1 count of theft of public funds ($24K) & 2 counts of making materially false statements to the House of Representatives. Plead not guilty. Released (5/10/23) on $500K bond. Surrendered his passports & has travel restrictions.
Superseding Indictment (10/10/23) additionally charged & arraigned (10/27/23) with 1 count of conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, 2 counts of wire fraud, 2 counts of making materially false statements to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), 2 counts of falsifying records submitted to obstruct the FEC, 2 counts of aggravated identity theft & 1 count of access device fraud. Plead not guilty. US Attorney's Office EDNY Long Island Office
U.S. Magistrate Judge Joanna Seybert
U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district, serving since Jan. 7, 2023. Santos was expelled from Congress in December, 2023 after an ethics investigation found “overwhelming evidence” he had broken the law & exploited his public position for his own profit.
Trial was set to begin on 9/9/24 with jury selection, but he plead guilty. Sentencing on 4/25/25.
Judge Joanna Seybert presiding. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace. Defense attorneys Robert Fantone & Joe Murray.
Case & court info from 5/9/23 thru 8/13/24 reference post #136 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ith-13-criminal-counts-may-2023.677448/page-7
8/16/24 Update: A request came Friday afternoon in a letter from prosecutors who said they & defense attorneys sought a hearing but did not say why. The same letter also requested an extension of time for the defense to respond to pretrial motions. The judge granted both requests & set the hearing for 3pm at U.S. District Court in Central Islip on 8/19/24. The purpose of the hearing was not immediately clear. It is speculated that Santos is expected to plead guilty to “multiple counts” of his sprawling fraud indictment at a hearing Monday, according to a source familiar with the case.
8/19/24 Update: Santos plead guilty Monday in federal court to two of the charges. The Long Island Republican faces a mandatory two-year minimum sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud & aggravated identity theft. Santos admitted filing bogus reports with the Federal Election Commission, embezzling campaign funds, charging credit cards without authorization & fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits. While he pleaded guilty to only two of the 23 counts, he confessed to taking part in a wide range of conduct that Judge Seybert can use when determining the final sentence. Judge Joanna Seybert estimated the term could range from six to eight years behind bars when he is sentenced on 2/7/25. Santos also agreed to pay nearly $374K in restitution & is subject to a forfeiture order of more than $205K.
1/3/25 Update: Santos asked a judge on Friday to delay his sentencing in his federal fraud case. Santos is currently scheduled to be sentenced on 2/7/25 in Central Islip, New York, after pleading guilty to federal fraud, campaign finance & embezzlement charges. His attorneys asked the judge to postpone the sentencing by six months, until August, to give Santos more time to make money so he can meet the nearly $600,000 he owes in restitution & forfeiture, according to a new court filing. "Mr. Santos now has a viable path to making meaningful progress on satisfying his obligations," his lawyers stated in a motion filed on Friday, citing the launch of a new podcast, "Pants on Fire with George Santos." Federal prosecutors did not immediately respond, though the defense noted that the government opposes a delay. He is required to pay the restitution 30 days before his sentencing on Feb. 7 & could face additional sanctions if he fails to pay in time.
1/29/25 Update: Santos had his February sentencing delayed until 4/25/25, a judge ruled Wednesday. 4/4/25 Update: Justice Dept. is seeking a 87 month sentence for Santos [see post #154 for more info].
*Sentencing Hearing (@ am ET) - NY - U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York vs. Rep. George Anthony Devolder Santos (34/now 36) indicted & charged (5/8/23) & arrested & arraigned (5/10/23) with 7 counts of wire fraud, 3 counts of money laundering, 1 count of theft of public funds ($24K) & 2 counts of making materially false statements to the House of Representatives. Plead not guilty. Released (5/10/23) on $500K bond. Surrendered his passports & has travel restrictions.
Superseding Indictment (10/10/23) additionally charged & arraigned (10/27/23) with 1 count of conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, 2 counts of wire fraud, 2 counts of making materially false statements to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), 2 counts of falsifying records submitted to obstruct the FEC, 2 counts of aggravated identity theft & 1 count of access device fraud. Plead not guilty. US Attorney's Office EDNY Long Island Office
U.S. Magistrate Judge Joanna Seybert
U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district, serving since Jan. 7, 2023. Santos was expelled from Congress in December, 2023 after an ethics investigation found “overwhelming evidence” he had broken the law & exploited his public position for his own profit.
Trial was set to begin on 9/9/24 with jury selection, but he plead guilty. Sentencing on 4/25/25.
Judge Joanna Seybert presiding. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace. Defense attorneys Robert Fantone & Joe Murray.
Case & court info from 5/9/23 thru 8/13/24 reference post #136 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ith-13-criminal-counts-may-2023.677448/page-7
8/16/24 Update: A request came Friday afternoon in a letter from prosecutors who said they & defense attorneys sought a hearing but did not say why. The same letter also requested an extension of time for the defense to respond to pretrial motions. The judge granted both requests & set the hearing for 3pm at U.S. District Court in Central Islip on 8/19/24. The purpose of the hearing was not immediately clear. It is speculated that Santos is expected to plead guilty to “multiple counts” of his sprawling fraud indictment at a hearing Monday, according to a source familiar with the case.
8/19/24 Update: Santos plead guilty Monday in federal court to two of the charges. The Long Island Republican faces a mandatory two-year minimum sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud & aggravated identity theft. Santos admitted filing bogus reports with the Federal Election Commission, embezzling campaign funds, charging credit cards without authorization & fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits. While he pleaded guilty to only two of the 23 counts, he confessed to taking part in a wide range of conduct that Judge Seybert can use when determining the final sentence. Judge Joanna Seybert estimated the term could range from six to eight years behind bars when he is sentenced on 2/7/25. Santos also agreed to pay nearly $374K in restitution & is subject to a forfeiture order of more than $205K.
1/3/25 Update: Santos asked a judge on Friday to delay his sentencing in his federal fraud case. Santos is currently scheduled to be sentenced on 2/7/25 in Central Islip, New York, after pleading guilty to federal fraud, campaign finance & embezzlement charges. His attorneys asked the judge to postpone the sentencing by six months, until August, to give Santos more time to make money so he can meet the nearly $600,000 he owes in restitution & forfeiture, according to a new court filing. "Mr. Santos now has a viable path to making meaningful progress on satisfying his obligations," his lawyers stated in a motion filed on Friday, citing the launch of a new podcast, "Pants on Fire with George Santos." Federal prosecutors did not immediately respond, though the defense noted that the government opposes a delay. He is required to pay the restitution 30 days before his sentencing on Feb. 7 & could face additional sanctions if he fails to pay in time.
1/29/25 Update: Santos had his February sentencing delayed until 4/25/25, a judge ruled Wednesday. 4/4/25 Update: Justice Dept. is seeking a 87 month sentence for Santos [see post #154 for more info].
Split the baby ?
GS's lawyer asks for 24 months
DOJ asks for 87 months.
"For these reasons, as well as those contained in the government’s April 4, 2025sentencing memorandum (ECF No. 114), an 87-month custodial sentence is reasonable andappropriate in this case."
GS's lawyer asks for 24 months
DOJ asks for 87 months.
"For these reasons, as well as those contained in the government’s April 4, 2025sentencing memorandum (ECF No. 114), an 87-month custodial sentence is reasonable andappropriate in this case."
'Santos says he expects to receive maximum sentence: ‘I’m totally resigned’
"Santos, a controversial figure, said he fears for his safety and plans to make an application to serve his sentence in protective custody.
“Number one is, I plan to serve the entirety of any [incarcerated] sentence in solitary confinement because I fear for my safety,” Santos told Gaetz. “So it is definitely not an easy task, and it’s a monumental one to do.”
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He still blames it on anyone but himself. He's the victim here. :/
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