Deep Cover Episode 5: Santos Released From Prison
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Oct 24, 2025 Amy Gaines McQuade, a producer and collaborator on the original series about George Santos, joins Mark Chisano, author of 'The Fabulist,' to unpack the surprising commutation of Santos's prison sentence by Trump. They explore reactions from those who know Santos, including shock over his release. Discussions dive into the complexities of legal terms like commutation versus pardon and broader implications for the justice system. They also speculate on Santos's future moves and his recent promise of rehabilitation, questioning the authenticity of his intentions.
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Unexpected Rapid Release
- George Santos pled guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft and was sentenced to 87 months.
- He reported to prison in July and was released three months later after a commutation.
Donor's Surprise And Viewpoint
- Kathy Soroff, a donor to Santos, said she was shocked by the commutation and thought his sentence was too long.
- She argued Santos posed little danger and humiliation serves as punishment for nonviolent offenders.
Loyalty Framed As A Reason
- President Trump framed the commutation as correcting an unfairly long sentence and praised Santos's loyalty.
- Trump's post highlighted Santos's consistent Republican support as a likely factor.
