Breaking news: George Santos is sentenced to 87 months in prison

Prosecutors wanted a lengthy sentence to "protect the public" from future fraud.

View in browser April 25, 2025, 12:19 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Adam Gray for The New York Times George Santos Is Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison Federal prosecutors wanted Santos, whose pattern of lies and fraud led to his expulsion from Congress, to receive a lengthy sentence to "protect the public" from future fraud. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018