George Santos' release from prison draws criticism from New York politicians, former constituents
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George Santos' release from prison draws criticism from New York politicians, former constituents
""by all accounts, has been horribly mistreated""
""I don't understand why we're saving people in the political process who have stolen from the people,""
""I think what we're seeing with President Trump is the politicization of the justice system to an unparalleled level,""
""If the Republicans are true to their word in standing up for law and order, standing up against crimes, are they going to stand up to Donald Trump and condemn him for the commutation of George Santos' sentence?""
George Santos served less than three months of a seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before receiving a commutation. President Trump stated Santos "by all accounts, has been horribly mistreated" in prison and ordered his release. CBS News learned Santos will no longer have to pay nearly $400,000 in restitution to victims. Santos' attorney said Santos was released from the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey, late Friday night. Local politicians and former constituents reacted with criticism and concern about politicization of the justice system and consequences for victims.
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