Former Republican Congressman George Santos on Friday was sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges.
U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert, who ordered Santos to pay almost $374,000 in restitution, said he must surrender by July 25th.
“Where is your remorse? Where do I see it?” Seybert asked, according to the Associated Press.
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NBC News reports:
Seybert handed down the sentence after Santos made a tearful plea for mercy and acknowledged he’d “betrayed the confidence” of his constituents.
The judge did not appear moved by Santos’ sobs. She said doesn’t like sending people
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