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Former Congressman George Santos (R-NY) has agreed to plead guilty to multiple criminal charges related to fraud.

Let’s bring you up to speed: Last year, Santos was charged with 23 criminal counts, including misleading campaign donors, unauthorized credit card charges, inflating campaign finance reports, fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits, and lying on financial disclosures. Prosecutors accused him of misusing campaign funds for personal expenses, deceiving donors, and fabricating financial records to hide misconduct. This ultimately led to his departure from Congress.

What’s the deal with the plea deal: According to multiple news outlets citing sources, Santos has agreed to a plea deal, avoiding the trial on 23 criminal charges. He will plead guilty to multiple counts, though the specific charges are undisclosed. The deal, pending approval, is expected to reduce his potential prison time.

Others involved: George Santos’s former campaign treasurer, Nancy Marks, was also involved in the criminal activities surrounding his campaign. Marks pleaded guilty in October 2023 to misusing campaign funds, including falsifying donation reports and stealing from the campaign. Her guilty plea revealed the broader deceit within Santos’s campaign, as she admitted to manipulating financial records and aiding in the fraud that led to charges against Santos. She was expected to testify against Santos.