George Santos, a former U.S. Congressman, was sentenced to 87 months in prison after pleading guilty to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Judge Joanna Seybert expressed concern over Santos's lack of remorse for his actions, which included deceiving donors and stealing identities. Despite Santos's claims of being "profoundly sorry," prosecutors argued he remains unrepentant. As part of his plea deal, he faces approximately $580,000 in penalties. Santos's legal team argues that the suggested sentence is excessively harsh given the circumstances.
"Where is your remorse? Where do I see it?" U.S. District Court Judge Joanna Seybert asked as she sentenced him to 87 months behind bars.
Santos admitted to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of nearly a dozen people, including his family members, to fund his winning campaign.
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