In new interview, Santos says time in prison "wasn't nice," describes Trump call
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, a conversation with President Trump, and writing suicide notes in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday.
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Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, a conversation with President Trump, and writing suicide notes in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday.
Just four days after his release from federal prison, disgraced congressman George Santos sat down CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and spoke about everything from suicidal thoughts to possible future legal troubles. Here's additional excerpts from that exclusive one-on-one interview.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, writing suicide notes, a conversation with President Trump and more in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Some constituents are outraged about the clemency order that freed disgraced former Rep. George Santos Friday.
Donors and victims are questioning why he doesn't even have to pay restitution. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Santos was released from prison late Friday after President Trump commuted his seven-year sentence for committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The disgraced former New York congressman discussed potentially paying restitution to his victims and what life was like in prison. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
President Trump's decision to commute disgraced former New York congressman George Santos' prison sentence is stirring reaction from local politicians and Santos' former constituents. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
CBS News has learned former New York congressman George Santos will no longer have to pay nearly $400,000 in restitution to his victims.
The ex-congressman from Long Island faced numerous scandals during his time in office. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
In a post on Truth Social on Friday, President Trump said disgraced former congressman George Santos had been "horribly mistreated" in prison and would be released immediately. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has reaction from the district Santos represented on Long Island.
Santos was three months into an 87-month sentence since he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft charges.
President Trump has commuted the sentence of George Santos, the former Long Island congressman who is serving more than seven years in prison.
George Santos, the disgraced former congressman from New York, surrendered to a federal prison in New Jersey to begin his sentence.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos is serving his prison sentence in southern New Jersey.
The disgraced former congressman from New York, is set to surrender Friday to face his more than seven-year sentence.
Nancy Marks, disgraced former Republican Congressman George Santos' former campaign treasurer, avoided prison time at her sentencing Wednesday.
George Santos must turn himself in to federal custody by July 25 to begin his 87-month prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.
A judge sentenced the disgraced ex-congressman to 87 months in prison.
George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
Former Congressman George Santos took to social media to ask President Trump to "give [him] a chance" after Santos was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday.
George Santos has been sentenced to seven years in prison. The disgraced former U.S. congressman sobbed as he learned his fate. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Former Long Island Congressman George Santos asked a judge for mercy Friday after being sentenced to more than seven years in prison. It was part of the fraud case that got him expelled from Congress. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan looks at the journey that took him from Capitol Hill to prison.
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Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
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Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Jersey City has canceled classes for a second day Tuesday due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.
Doctors say as people move into their 50s, strengthening bones through nutrition and movement can make a big difference.
NJ Transit was trying to get back up to full service Monday following a suspension over the weekend due to the massive snowstorm.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
A Long Island father and son are lucky to be alive after falling through thin ice into a Suffolk County pond during Sunday's storm.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is facing internal scrutiny after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, multiple sources told CBS News, but she is expected to keep her job.
Jersey City has canceled classes for a second day Tuesday due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.
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