George Santos, former Congressmen from New York, discharged, surrendered in a federal jail on Friday to sentence more than seven years for fraud.
Santos reported to the Federal Bureau of Jails at Federal Correctional Institution at Fairon, New Jersey.
Former-Republican Congressman of Long Island was a Congressman 87 months jail sentenced to jail in April And that was Orded to report Till 25 July till 2 pm. They were also ordered to pay $ 373,949.97 in fine and restoration.
The federal bureau of jails did not disclose that Santos would serve before it begins. The bureau says that places are determined on the basis of supervision, medical or programming requirements, safety measures and levels of proximity to a person’s residence.
Santos told his followers that he planned to request solitary imprisonment in jail before his sentence.
Why is George Santos going to jail?
Former Congressman Federal wire convicted for fraud and identity theft allegations To cheat voters and donors in the third Congress district of New York.
Federal prosecutor Said in their punishment memo He used “fully fictional biography” to “make fun of our election system” and “enrich themselves and capture one of the highest offices. ,
The Congress was claimed to submit false financial revelations to the Congress to get a seller in his crimes and to create a Baruch College Diploma. He was also accused of donating in the name of relatives who were creating a fake non -profit donation and running a credit card fraud scheme to steal from the elderly and cognitively impaired donors.
Then santos Spending those donations on luxury goods According to the files, bank records and other documents of the campaign issued by the House Ethics Committee, Hermes and Ferrgamo, Botox, a rental payment and other housing in Atlantic City and The Hampton.
“Ever since he announced his candidature for the Congress, Santos took advantage of his campaign for his own promotion and financial benefit,” American Attorney for New York John Durham’s eastern district Said after punishment“He did this by targeting specific supporters and components. He saw them as easy points and made them a victim of his fraud.”
Santos demands another chance from Trump
US justice department Wanted to serve a maximum of 87 months in Santos JailWhile his lawyers demanded only 24 months. Santos was Asked the judge for generosity And read a statement in the court, admitting that he cheated his supporters and the institutions that were sworn in to serve.
After the punishment, he posted a long statement on X, which reads in part, “I believe 7 years is at a top at a politically affected sentence and I think President Trump gives me a chance to prove that I am more than mistakes that I have made. With respect, George Santos.”
The White House stated that this week it would not “comment on the existence or nomination of any pupil request”.
Who is George Santos? Reporting rapid growth and decline in Republican Party
Santos, 37, Help Gop secured at home in mid -term elections of 2022but first He was sworn in in officeHis Started opening lies,
In May 2023, the first charge against him was more to follow that October. House Ethics Committee then issued a scary 56 page report Details of Limit of his misconduct,
Santos was Removed from Congress after weekJust being made Sixth house member To be expelled in the history of the nation.
Mark Prasin contributed to this report.
