George Santos faces 7-year prison sentence in fraud case

Published April 5, 2025 12:30pm ET



Former New York Rep. George Santos is facing an 87-month prison sentence for his part in a fraud scheme.

The Justice Department detailed its case against Santos in a 26-page letter to United States District Judge Joanna Seybert. Eastern District of New York U.S. Attorney John J. Durham, who was appointed by the Trump administration, submitted the letter.

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