Former Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to two felony counts of wire fraud and identity theft on Monday.
Santos faces between 6-8 years in prison.
Sentencing is set for February 7.
CBS News reported:
George Santos, who was expelled from Congress as he faced nearly two dozen criminal charges, reached a plea deal Monday with federal prosecutors in New York on two federal counts.
Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
A judge has said the plea deal may come with an estimated sentencing range between 6-8 years. He’s set for sentencing Feb. 7.
Santos spoke in court, acknowledging a series of crimes, CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reported. He admitted fraudulently using credit cards of at least one other person for his personal benefit, as well as making false statements to the Federal Election Commission.
He also admitted to committing wire fraud…
