Former Rep. George Santos, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, is requesting a delay in his February sentencing to continue producing his podcast, 'Pants on Fire with George Santos.' Santos' attorneys argue that the podcast provides a 'viable path' to satisfy his financial obligations. Prosecutors counter that granting the delay would send a message that 'crime pays' and that Santos' request is 'presumptively unreasonable.'
NEW YORK - Disgraced former Rep. George Santos is seeking a delay to his February sentencing so that he can keep making new episodes of his podcast, 'Pants on Fire with George Santos .' Back in August, Santos, 36, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He owes the government $578,752.92 as per his plea deal. That includes $373,749.97 in restitution and $205,002.97 in forfeiture.
Santos' attorneys said the podcast was initially meant to launch in September, but since it didn't actually get off the ground until December, they'd like more time to record more episodes.
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