George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

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The 36-year-old Republican from New York lasted in Congress for less than a year.

Santos was elected in 2022, flipping a wealthy district representing parts of Queens and Long Island for the GOP.

They argue such a penalty is comparable to sentences handed to former U.S.Rep.Jesse Jackson Jr. and other political figures convicted of similar financial crimes.

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Author / Journalist: Philip Marcelo, The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Fraud Identity theft Law Republican Party U.S. Congress Congress

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Published On: 2025-04-25 @ 16:23:53 (12 hours ago)

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