Posted on 08/19/2024 2:14:55 PM PDT by Coronal
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — George Santos, who was expelled from Congress as he faced nearly two dozen criminal charges, reached a plea deal Monday with federal prosecutors in New York on two federal counts.
Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
"A short time ago, after years of telling lies, former Congressman George Santos stood in the courthouse behind me and finally, under oath, told the truth. And that truth is that he is a criminal," U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said. "Santos pled guilty to serious crimes involving fraud and identity theft. He also admitted to committing all other crimes he was charged with in the superseding indictment. As a result, he will finally be held to account for his actions."
Peace said under the deal Santos will go to prison for at least two years, though the judge said the plea deal may come with an estimated sentencing range between 6-8 years. He's set for sentencing Feb. 7 at federal court in Central Islip.
Under the agreement, Santos will have to repay at least $373,000.
"He admitted that he lied, he stole, and that he conned people" "So today, for what may seem like the first time since he started his campaign for Congress, Mr. Santos told the truth about his criminal schemes. He admitted that he lied, he stole, and that he conned people. Santos' countless lies and audacious misrepresentations catapulted him to Congress," Peace said. "But for the victims of Santos' various financial crimes and the community whose falsehoods and fabrications deprived them of honest representation in Congress, he is worthy only of infamy."
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Cool! Now let’s apply the same standard to every single member of Congress, and Senator. Especially Senators!
He is a Sad Clown who rose too high in politics to sustain the deception. Hie biggest mistake, other than financial crimes? Remaining in the spotlight for all sorts of silly, goofy behavior.
Cool. Now let’s apply the same standard to presidents and vice presidents.
100%
Breon Peace would never even come close to applying the same standards to a Democrat.
As of course we all know.
The Democrats NEVER turn on their own if it means flipping the seat.
Unfortunately, I’m stuck supporting the Republicans.
Damian Williams got 16 convictions on Bob Menendez.
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