Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who was hit with fraud and money laundering charges last year, is expected to plead guilty, according to The New York Times, eliminating a federal trial over the charges that was slated to begin soon.
Santos will soon be on trial for 23 felony charges, unless he pleads guilty. (Photo by Drew ... [+]
Santos told prosecutors he will plead guilty Monday in New York, the Times reported, citing two unnamed lawyers involved in the case and two unnamed people familiar with the matter.
Santos can still change his mind ahead of the Sept. 9 trial.
Terms of the guilty plea and a potential sentencing are not clear, though the former Republican representative-turned-independent could face up to 22 years in federal prison under the charges.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.