Judge delays George Santos’s sentencing in federal fraud case

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✍️ Disgraced former congressman George Santos has been granted a delay in his sentencing to come up with over $580,000 in court fines, including revenue from his new podcast.
👉 Santos pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges
👉 He was granted a three-month delay in his sentencing
👉 He needs to pay over $580,000 in court fines
👉 He launched a new podcast, Pants on Fire, to pay off the fines
👉 Prosecutors opposed the delay, citing Santos' previous promises as 'extremely speculative'

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Disgraced ex-congressman requested a few more months to come up with half a million dollars in court finesDisgraced former congressman George Santos, facing a federal prison sentence, has won a few months’ freedom to come up with more than half a million dollars in court fines – including revenue from his new podcast.A New York judge on Wednesday granted the Republican’s request to delay his 7 February sentencing after he pleaded guilty this summer to federal fraud and identity theft charges. Continue reading...
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