George Santos Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges

Former U.S. Representative George Santos has pleaded guilty to multiple federal corruption charges, including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, which could result in a minimum two-year prison sentence. Santos, who represented New York's 3rd Congressional District, was expelled from Congress in December 2023 following an ethics investigation that uncovered misuse of campaign funds for personal expenses. He apologized in court for his actions, stating he accepts full responsibility for the harm caused to his constituents. The charges against him included laundering campaign funds, unauthorized charges on donors' credit cards, and receiving unemployment benefits while employed. Santos had initially pleaded not guilty but had been in plea negotiations with prosecutors since last December. His seat was subsequently filled by Democrat Tom Suozzi in a special election earlier this year.