Breaking news: George Santos pleads guilty to identity theft and wire fraud

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS George Santos, the disgraced ex-G.O.P. congressman, pleaded guilty to identity theft and wire fraud and faces prison time. Monday, August 19, 2024 3:57 PM ET While Santos's plea will allow him to avoid a trial on a total of nearly two dozen charges, it all but ensures he will face at least two years in prison. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018