George Santos in Plea Negotiations with Federal Prosecutors, Facing Possible Jail Time

Former Congressman George Santos is in discussions with federal prosecutors regarding a plea deal for the criminal charges he faces, according to court filings and statements made during a court appearance. Santos, a Republican, was indicted on multiple counts including wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements. Two of his associates have already pleaded guilty. Santos was expelled from Congress in December 2023 after a House Ethics Committee report revealed his misuse of campaign funds for personal expenses.