The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a sentence of more than seven years for disgraced former Rep. George Santos, who has pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft, arguing in recent court documents that Santos has shown a lack of remorse and is a risk for recidivism due to his posts on X.
“Since the parties filed their sentencing memoranda on April 4th, Santos has gone on a social media blitz, attacking the U.S. Department of Justice and disclaiming personal responsibility,” the Justice Department wrote. “This conduct is antithetical to the ‘genuine remorse’ claimed by Santos’s attorneys in their sentencing memorandum filed on April 4, 2025….his actions speak louder than any words and they cry out for a significant carceral sentence in this case.”
