George Santos given seven-year prison term for fraudulent congressional run

Republican former representative had fabricated much of his resumé and stole identities to fund his campaign

George Santos, the disgraced former representative, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison on Friday, bringing an end to an extraordinary controversy that began with a fraudulent congressional campaign.

Santos, 36, was sentenced early on Friday morning in New York. He did not respond to shouted questions as he entered the courthouse in suburban Long Island.

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