Former U.S. Rep. George Santos Admits to Financial Fraud in Federal Court

Former U.S. Representative George Santos admitted guilt in New York federal court on Monday to charges of financial fraud. Santos acknowledged inflating his campaign fundraising numbers in order to qualify for Republican Party funding, a crime that carries a minimum sentence of two years in prison. In a statement, Santos expressed remorse, saying he had “betrayed the trust of my constituents.” Further details of the case can be found here.