Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) reported to prison Friday afternoon, officially capping off the New York Republican’s dramatic rise-and-fall in politics that saw him ascend as a GOP trailblazer before plunging to disgrace.

George Santos found out how long he’ll spend in prison after defrauding donors and lying about his life story. The former Long Island congressman will spend more than seven years behind bars. Santos pleaded guilty in 2024 to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.

Ex-Rep. George Santos, a Republican who was convicted of identity theft and wire fraud, reported to prison July 25 to begin his 87-month sentence.