George Santos pens letter to judge defending his social media posts
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Jones Road Wildfire burning through 8,500 acres in Ocean County, N.J.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
The Department of Justice said in a filing Thursday that George Santos is approaching his April 25 sentencing with "belligerence" in recent social media posts.
It was one of the most bizarre political scandals, and now, George Santos is set to be sentenced later this month.
Santos is set to be sentenced on April 25, but he is asking the judge for leniency. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Federal prosecutors are recommending disgraced former New York congressman George Santos serve seven years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Prosecutors in George Santos' federal fraud case say they are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the disgraced former New York congressman.
Samuel Miele pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud back in November 2023 and admitted impersonating a high-ranking congressional aide while raising money for Santos' campaign.
The former New York congressman had made the request so that he could have more time to record more podcasts, presumably to make money to pay restitution he owes to the government. CBS News New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Political strategist and trial attorney Donte Mills helps break down what to expect from the sentencing phase after George Santos' guilty plea.
The disgraced former congressman is expected to face a few years in prison and will have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner took the temperature of New York's 3rd Congressional District not long after the disgraced former congressman appeared in court on Monday.
George Santos' former constituents in New York's 3rd Congressional District reacted Monday to his plea deal.
CBS News New York Lisa Rozner takes the temperature of New York's 3rd Congressional District.
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. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Prosecutors spoke out after disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft.
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Disgraced former Long Island Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday to some of the 23 counts against him in his federal fraud case. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The disgraced former U.S. representative is due in court on Long Island. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal court to some of the 23 counts against him.
The group behind Santos being expelled from the House says it in no way wants Santos to get a plea deal, something that could result in a less harsh sentence, an attorney says. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The disgraced former New York congressman faces 23 federal charges, including wire fraud, theft of public funds, money laundering and aggravated identity theft. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Disgraced former congressman George Santos is days away from facing a judge in his federal fraud case, and according to a source, Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts of his indictment. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with constituents from his former district.
George Santos is expected to plead guilty to charges stemming from allegations of fraud, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News New York. Reporter Alecia Reid has the details.
The Jones Road Wildfire rages on in Ocean County, N.J., and the smoke could impact our area in the coming days.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. triggered a state of emergency after mandatory evacuations overnight in Ocean and Lacey townships.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is picking up the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
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The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.
The Jones Road Wildfire rages on in Ocean County, N.J., and the smoke could impact our area in the coming days.
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The Jones Road Wildfire rages on in Ocean County, N.J., and the smoke could impact our area in the coming days.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. triggered a state of emergency after mandatory evacuations overnight in Ocean and Lacey townships.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is picking up the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
A CBS News analysis from April 7-18 shows New Jersey has the lowest compliance of 49 states we've heard back from issuing Real IDs.
A fast-spreading wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey prompted mandatory evacuations in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township.
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Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
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Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
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