George Santos , former US Representative and embattled Republican from New York, known for his fabricated life story, was released from federal prison on Friday, 17 October, after President Donald Trump altered his punishment from a seven-year sentence.

As reported by The New York Times, Santos, 37, walked free from the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey, shortly after 10 pm local time. His lawyer, Joseph Murray, confirmed the news, calling it “a great injustice corrected.” Santos had been serving an 87-month sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, beginning in July 2025.

“Therefore, I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump wrote, adding, “Good luck George, have a great life!”

Trump also praised Santos’s

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