George Santos, the former Republican member of Congress from New York whose outlandish fabrications and criminal schemes fueled an unforeseen rise and spectacular fall, was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison today.

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison.

Prosecutors are seeking an 87-month sentence.

The New York Republican, who served in Congress for barely a year before his House colleagues ousted him in 2023, pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress after a brief and scandal-plagued tenure, has been sentenced to prison for fraud and identity theft.

April 25 (UPI) -- Former New York Rep. George Santos got more than seven years in prison Friday on federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft convictions. He must pay $373,000 in restitution.

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos is facing sentencing in federal court this week.

Federal prosecutors had said Mr. Santos, whose pattern of lies and fraud led to his expulsion from Congress, should receive a lengthy sentence to “protect the public” from future fraud.

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, faces sentencing in federal court on Friday.

Ousted former GOP Rep. George Santos faces up to 87 months in prison in his federal case after pleading guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges in August as part of a plea deal.