Former New York Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud

Santos in August pleaded guilty to engaging in a finance scheme, lying on disclosure forms and stealing unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published: April 25, 2025 11:14am

Updated: April 25, 2025 12:18pm

Former New York GOP Rep. George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison Friday in his federal fraud case. 

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