Episode 886: Former Congressman George Santos, Who Defrauded Voters and Donors, Has 7 Year Sentence Commuted by President Trump
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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 21, 2025
Former Congressman George Santos, Who Defrauded Voters and Donors, Has 7 Year Sentence Commuted by President Trump
After serving less than 4 months of a 7 year sentence, disgraced New York Congressman George Santos had his sentence commuted by President Donald Trump on October 17th. Santos had pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in August 2024.
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Articles & Resources:
U.S. Congress - Ethics Report on Congressman Santos
U.S. Department of Justice - Ex-Congressman George Santos Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
CBS News - Federal prosecutors speak after George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison
The South Shore Press - Santos in Solitary: A passionate plea to President Trump
President Donald Trump - Post Announcing Commutation of Santos' Sentence
Associated Press - Trump commutes sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
The Guardian - Disgraced former congressman George Santos released from prison in New Jersey
Groups Taking Action
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State
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