Former Republican Congressman George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison after pleading guilty to 23 federal felonies, including wire fraud and money laundering. His sentencing reflects the culmination of a scandal that captivated the nation. Santos entered court alone, expressing embarrassment about his situation. Despite his claims of free speech regarding his controversial social media posts, prosecutors highlighted his lack of remorse and posed a risk of reoffending. In addition to his prison time, Santos must repay over $370,000 in restitution.
Santos, a MAGA devotee, pushed back in a letter to the court, insisting that his statements represented free speech, not defiance. "True remorse isn't mute," he wrote.
Federal prosecutors asked the court to impose the 7-year, 3-month sentence, citing Santos's "social media blitz" and his attempts to portray himself as a victim.
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