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George Santos Declares He's Not Suicidal Amid Fraud Case

7/12/2025

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Former GOP Representative George Santos, who is staring down a seven-year prison sentence for fraud and identity theft, took to X to assure his supporters he is neither suicidal nor depressed. While he highlighted troubling statistics about gay men in prison, he remained unapologetic, with prosecutors branding his crimes as “unparalleled” and defiant.

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Former GOP Representative George Santos, who is staring down a seven-year prison sentence for fraud and identity theft, took to X to assure his supporters he is neither suicidal nor depressed. While he highlighted troubling statistics about gay men in prison, he remained unapologetic, with prosecutors branding his crimes as “unparalleled” and defiant.