Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) potentially faces more than seven years in prison after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.
“Santos planned and executed an assortment of fraudulent schemes and leveraged them and a fictious life story to enrich himself and capture one of the highest offices in the government of the United States,” Justice Department attorneys wrote, according to The Hill.
The former Republican legislator became the sixth House member to be expelled from the chamber after pleading guilty.
Disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos could face up to 7 years in federal fraud case https://t.co/DZrxD8n0DQ pic.twitter.com/GvhfVHMeqP
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Fox News reports:
The former lawmaker stole from political donors, used campaign contributions to pay
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