George Santos Reports To NJ Prison For 7-Year Sentence
Cameo tapes are officially being exchanged for commissary lines by disgraced former New York Representative George Santos.
On Friday, July 25, former New York Representative George Santos turned himself in at FCI Fairton jail in New Jersey.
On Friday, July 25, the 37-year-old former congressman turned himself in to Federal Correctional Institution Fairton in New Jersey to start serving his seven-year sentence for identity theft and wire fraud.
As expected, Santos did not leave quietly: Okay, sweethearts The night before, Santos informed his 211,000 followers on X that the rhinestones were packed, the spotlight dimmed, and the curtain fell.
It’s been quite the journey, from the corridors of Congress to the tumultuous world of cable news! Was it disorganized? Always. Stylish? Sometimes. Sincere? On most days, I tried.
Santo s New Normal
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Santo’s everyday routine will now involve required job assignments and routine head counts—a far cry from slumming on Capitol Hill. He can choose to work as a groundskeeper, painter, plumber, food service worker, or inmate orderly. Hourly wages range from 12 to 40 cents.
Santos can spend his free time exercising weights, reading the jail library’s assortment of books, periodicals, and newspapers, or shooting hoops in the rec yard rather than podcasting or politicking. On weekends, the majority of federal prisons also screen films.
Santos can still shop in the prison commissary for up to $360 per month even though there isn’t Saks or Amazon Prime. Among the things for sale are:
- Bag of popcorn ($1.40)
- Butterfinger bar ($1.30)
- Cocoa with marshmallows ($1.85)
- Folgers coffee ($4.15)
- Shower shoes ($9.10)
- 3-pack of Ivory soap ($2.35)
Fall From Grace
Santos, who served as the representative for New York’s 3rd Congressional District on Long Island, acknowledged that he had submitted fraudulent donation reports, stolen identities, deceived donors by using a phony nonprofit, and misled Congress and voters about his financial situation.
He also falsely received over $24,000 in epidemic unemployment benefits while continuing to get a paycheck, according to the prosecution.
After barely 11 months in office, Santos was dismissed from Congress in December 2023 as the claims and investigation reached a boiling point, making him the sixth member of Congress to be removed by their peers.
According to the Daily Voice, he entered a guilty plea to federal counts of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in August 2024.
Santos consented to make approximately $373,000 in reparations to his victims and forfeit $200,000 as part of his plea deal.
Facing the Music
Santos expressed his worries about his safety in prison as his surrender date approached:
Folks, I need you to know up front that I am not suicidal before I go to prison. I’m not depressed. In a post on X, Santos stated that she had no plans to hurt herself and that she would not voluntarily have sex while she was inside. Anything that appears to indicate contrary should be completely disregarded as a deception.
Santos uploaded a video of Frank Sinatra singing “My Way” two days prior to giving up.
Santos addressed both his friends and detractors on his last night of freedom, saying, “To my supporters: You made this wild political cabaret worth it.” To my detractors: I appreciate the freedom of the press. Legends, I assure you, never really die.
