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Has He Helped or Hindered His Defense? His Allocution Could Be His Only Lifeline, But Is He Ready?

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BEFORE HIS PLEA, 2024

I wrote on September 7, 2024. George Santos now faces nearly two dozen criminal charges but has reached a plea deal on two federal counts with federal prosecutors in New York on Monday.

Santos eventually pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

His Rolling Stone Interview is possibly The Worst Thing He Could Do and has likely given his legal counsel Heartburn!

Rolling Stone: “My sins here are embellishing my resume. I’m sorry. “ Hmmm? This appears to conflict with accepting responsibility and this superseding indictment.

“A short time ago, after years of telling lies, former Congressman George Santos stood in the courthouse behind me and finally, under oath, told the truth. And that truth is that he is a criminal,” U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said. “Santos pled guilty to serious crimes involving fraud and identity theft. He also admitted to committing all other crimes he was charged with in the superseding indictment. As a result, he will finally be held to account for his actions.”

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace stated that the plea deal could result in a sentence ranging from 6 to 8 years. He is scheduled for sentencing on Feb. 7 at the New Your Federal Court in Central Islip.

WHAT HIS FUTURE COULD BE – IS HE UP TO IT.

A compelling Personal Narrative can be a powerful tool for helping the Judge grasp the true essence of who Mr. Santos is, mainly since his crimes did not occur in isolation. However, this requires Mr. Santos to engage in sincere self-reflection, whether through his own efforts, with an attorney willing to support him, or with the guidance of a family member who truly understands him and believes in his capacity for change. It’s crucial that he genuinely wants to transform his life. Judges possess an innate ability to detect insincerity (they all have great “BS” detectors), and crossing that line could have serious consequences.

A complete medical and mental health evaluation could reasonably explain – but not excuse- his past actions for his defense. His best paths toward early release are not guaranteed.

• 6-Year Sentence (equals 72 Months)

• *GTC: 52 (days off per year good time credit) x 6 (years) = (approximately) 312 days off his sentence [The Caveat: He Does Not Get In Trouble: Can He Be Trusted to Stay Out of Trouble?]

• **ETC ~ 1 Year OFF Sentence For 2 Years of FSA ETC [The Caveat: Can He Be Trusted to Stay Out of Trouble? If Not-Possibly No ETC]

• ***RDAP? Eligible, we don’t know.

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Judges Know that,

30 Sec Video

· To date, most judges already know George Santos’ history. Is he capable of changing and writing his own personal narrative?

· His counsel is paid to keep him out of jail.

· The DOJ wants a conviction, and to that end, has told George Santos’s Story in the form of his Indictment.

· The Prosecutor wants prison time to protect society. They will try to convince the court to sentence toward the high side of the guidelines.

1. Retribution. This pillar seeks punishment.

2. Deterrence. Discourage an offender (and others) from committing crimes again.

3. Incapacitation. Prison to Protect Society.

4. Rehabilitation. Change your Criminal Behavior – Become Law Abiding To Reenter Society.

Will George Santos be able to share with the court a well-written, heartfelt narrative (he wrote) in which he expresses genuine remorse for the number of victims he harmed, a plan to make amends, and an acceptance of responsibility? Questionable, but only time will tell.

4/25/2025

SENTENCING DAY – THE PROSECUTION WANTS 87 MONTHS

MEMORANDUM AT END

Prosecutors underscored that the New York Republican’s “unparalleled crimes” have fundamentally undermined the integrity of our electoral system. They portrayed Santos as “unrepentant and defiant,” labeling the prosecution as a mere “witch hunt” while he adamantly refused to resign from Congress, even as his web of lies unraveled.

His expressions of remorse following his guilty plea were widely regarded as insincere, revealing a “high likelihood of reoffending,” as he has neither relinquished his ill-gotten gains nor made restitution to his victims. In the face of overwhelming evidence of his guilt and mounting calls for his resignation, Santos has clung to his defiance, casting himself as a victim of government overreach. He must face a significant prison sentence to address the extensive, predatory nature of his crimes and to restore integrity to our electoral process.

Santos has forfeited nothing of his ill-gotten gains and has not repaid one cent to any of the victims of his financial crimes. The Court can and should find that this fact “demonstrate[s] a strong risk of recidivism and a lack of remorse for his conduct.” United States v. Dacy, 301 F. App’x 45, 46 (2d Cir. 2008).

He claimed to have graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from Bernard M. Baruch College, but he LIED. He also falsely stated that he received a Master of Business Administration degree from New York University’s Stern School of Business (NYU Stern). Additionally, he NEVER worked at Citigroup or held ANY position at Goldman Sachs.

It is crucial that Santos’s sentence effectively serves as a strong deterrent. He has persistently exhibited a blatant disregard for the law and a profound lack of self-control, engaging in ongoing acts of fraud and deception.

As detailed earlier, Santos has a well-documented history of lying, deceiving, and defrauding others. The potential for recidivism in this case is not only significant but also undeniable; however, it is somewhat alleviated by the fact that he has been thoroughly exposed as a liar and fraudster, making it improbable that many will fall victim to his deception again. Considering these considerations, the government strongly requests that an 87-month sentence be imposed as reasonable and necessary.

DEFENDANT’S MEMORANDUM – 24 MONTHS

IT’S VERY POSSIBLE HE SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR A LONGER SENTENCE.

George Santos Sentencing Memorandum At The End

Counsel wrote: “For these reasons, including Mr. Santos’s acceptance of responsibility, his personal history and characteristics, his significant cooperation with the government in the prosecution of Hector Medina, the considerable collateral consequences he has faced, and the need to prevent unjust disparities in sentencing…”

Nowhere is there a reference to a heartfelt narrative written by George Santos where he acknowledges the harm he has done to his victims and our system of government. Nowhere does he accept responsibility for what he has done; instead, we are to be concerned with the collateral consequences he has endured.

MISSING THE POINT – JUST MY OPINION.

Counsel states on page three that although Mr. Santos’s offenses are serious, they were non-violent and did not involve narcotics or physical harm. The significant financial harm was addressed through his agreed-upon restitution payment. Insulting and Missing The Point.

We are all aware that his victims go beyond what has been stated, including society and all of the individuals who depended on him, who voted for him, who trusted him, and yes, who donated to his campaigns. (Page 3)

Counsel went into Mr. Santos’s personal and medical history. The court may have best received all this through a well-written narrative or a current treating physician’s records. I cannot say how the court will view this coming, not from the defendant but from his counsel. If there were current, detailed medical records, I did not see them mentioned in the memo.

The Memorandum also notes his significant mental health challenges, including a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety attacks due to high stress (PSR ¶ 135). He recalled being on a voluntary psychiatric hold at Elmhurst Hospital around 2013 or 2014 (Pg 7). If verified, this could simplify his BOP placement, which could range from the SHU (for his protection) to an appropriate facility. However, in today’s climate, with a massive staffing and BOP leadership shortage, the SHU may come first.

George Santos Last Chance to participate is with his Allocution At Sentencing – Will He Be Prepared?

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