EXCLUSIVE: Former Rep. George Santos reacts to 7-year prison sentence, calls verdict "overkill"
In an exclusive interview, George Santos calls his seven-year prison sentence "overkill," says the judge was unfair, and reveals plans to seek a pardon or clemency before reporting to prison.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to 7+ years behind bars
Disgraced former U.S. Representative George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison on Friday in a federal court proceeding.
George Santos defends social media rants ahead of sentencing in NY fraud case
In a letter ahead of his Friday court date, the 36-year-old said he remains “profoundly sorry” for his crimes but argues the seven year prison sentence sought by prosecutors is overly harsh.
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for ex-Rep. George Santos
Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former congressman George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.
Fraud trial of George Santos to begin next month with an anonymous jury
A federal judge has decided that former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ fraud trial in September will have an anonymous jury, but prospective jurors won’t have to fill out a written questionnaire gauging their opinions of him.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos announces he is suspending bid for Congress
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos announced on social media that he is suspending his campaign to return to the House of Representatives.
George Santos appears at State of the Union, announces run for office
"God bless you all, and we are off to the races!" Santos also announced that he’s running for Congress again in a post on X.
George Santos appears in federal court ahead of upcoming fraud, money laundering trial
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos returned to federal court on Tuesday for a status conference ahead of a possible trial for fraud and money laundering later this year.
Long Island Republicans introduce Mazi Pilip as GOP's choice to replace George Santos
Republicans on Long Island officially introduced Mazi Pilip as their nominee to replace former Rep. George Santos in the Third Congressional District.
George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos’ criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors’ attempts to speed up the ousted congressman’s trial.
Suozzi has 'something to offer' as he kicks off congressional comeback
Over the weekend, Tom Suozzi kicked off what he hopes will be his congressional comeback.
Tom Suozzi makes political revival in America's first suburb
After two failed runs for governor, Suozzi thought his political career was done. If Suozzi wins, he says he will run again in November for a full term.
George Santos joins Cameo as 'former congressional icon' after expulsion vote
George Santos has now joined Cameo as a “former congressional icon" after being expelled from Congress.
Who will replace George Santos?
The special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional district seat will be hotly contested, garner national attention and will likely turn out voters in large numbers.
George Santos expelled following House vote; just the 6th member ousted in chamber's history
The House has voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a critical ethics report on his conduct that included converting campaign donations for his own use, making him just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by his colleagues.
Who voted to expel Rep. George Santos?
In Friday's expulsion vote, 105 Republicans voted to oust Santos.
House speaker says lawmakers can 'vote their conscience' on expelling Rep. Santos
House Speaker Mike Johnson is expressing reservations about expelling Rep. George Santos from the chamber this week. But Johnson says GOP leaders won't push colleagues to oppose removing the New York Republican from office.
Rep. George Santos facing third expulsion vote
House lawmakers from both parties are moving to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York.
House Ethics chairman moves to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress
Santos has maintained his innocence despite Thursday's scathing report and calls from many of his colleagues to step down.
George Santos says he will not seek reelection; House Ethics Committee moves to expel
After the House Ethics Committee released its scathing report, George Santos says he will not seek reelection, as they move to expel him.