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Santos’ Legal Drama Continues with Sentencing Pushback
The postponement of George Santos sentencing proves that controversy of his legal and political demise is far from being settled.

United States: A federal judge on Wednesday put off George Santos’ sentencing on fraud and identity theft charges, which he requested due to the “Pants on Fire” podcast he started to pay off more than $500,000 owed.
U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert in Central Islip, New York, has moved Santos’ sentencing from February 7 to April 25 to detain him, saying it was a “one-time courtesy” to achieve the purpose of justice, as reported by Reuters.
Request for Adjournment Sparks Debate
Santos’ attorneys had asked for a six-month adjournment. They described it in the briefs as a typical and ‘far from remarkable’ motion that would increase victim recoveries and facilitate better preparation for sentencing.
Santos wanted the extra time to promote himself, according to the prosecution, who mocked the proposal, claiming that “allowing Santos to stave off sentencing specifically to monetize his infamy would send a message to the public that crime pays.”
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his sentencing delayed on federal fraud charges until April so he can continue to make podcasts.https://t.co/wyiVQTXIWz
— NBC 15 News (@mynbc15) January 10, 2025
Neither Santos’s lawyers nor the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s Office, which is represented by Breon Peace, replied to requests for comments.
Charges and Plea Agreement
Santos, 36, was charged with wire fraud and identity theft and has been put to prison after pleading guilty last August to the charges, with not less than eight years imprisonment or more than 22 years in prison in case he tries to appeal the charges against him.
Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos granted 3-month delay in sentencing for fraud and ID theft https://t.co/y8w0XijsC9
— ABC11 EyewitnessNews (@ABC11_WTVD) January 10, 2025
The plea agreement also mandates him to pay $578,753 in restitution and forfeiture, which he stated in the podcast he will use the money to fund. The identity theft charge requires the accused to serve not less than two years in prison.
Political Downfall and Legal Troubles
First elected to the House in November 2022 to represent parts of Long Island and Queens in New York City, Mr Santos’ political career has self-destructed over allegations about his fundraising and the falsehoods he told about his background, as reported by Reuters.
George Santos' fraud sentencing delayed after he asked to make more podcasts https://t.co/BC5crKnJjX pic.twitter.com/NJKAOjgxXJ
— Westlaw Today (@WestlawToday) January 10, 2025
The Republican was indicted in May 2023 for inflating its fundraising totals and, soon after, in December 2023, kicked out of Congress.
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