George Santos prosecutors seek seven-year prison term for campaign fraud

Disgraced Republican congressman made a mockery' of election system and merits long sentence, US officials say

Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former congressman George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.

The US attorney for the eastern district of New York argued in a court filing on Friday that a significant sentence was warranted because the New York Republican's unparalleled crimes" had made a mockery" of the country's election system.