N.Y. has amassed 1.3 million items of proof in George Santos case, his legal professional says

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. – Former Rep. George Santos was in courtroom Tuesday morning. 

Santos appeared for what’s termed a standing convention. 

It comes as he negotiates a attainable plea deal on fraud fees.  

Santos gave the impression to be in good spirits and might be seen smiling and laughing along with his legal professional as they arrived. He was carrying Ferragamo sneakers, which often retail for about $1,000.

Santos walked out of courtroom in Central Islip after the proceedings.

Prosecutors informed the decide they anticipate negotiations to proceed, and no formal supply has but been made. 

Santos faces practically two dozen fees associated to alleged wire fraud, id theft and marketing campaign finance violations and different crimes detailed in a pair of federal indictments handed down earlier this yr. 

He was expelled from Congress Dec. 1. 

His trial is ready to start in September. Santos’ legal professional argued towards transferring up the trial date, citing the 1.3 million items of proof he is acquired from the state for his overview. 

Santos is due again in courtroom Jan. 23. 

Talking with CBS New York’s Marcia Kramer on “The Level” after he was expelled, Santos stated he has “loads” of regrets, and a “lengthy street of redemption forward, and I’ll work actually exhausting for that.” 

Santos stated he did not anticipate his congressional colleagues to have the “chutzpah” to expel him earlier than he had his day in courtroom. 

He admitted that he did not even write his personal resume or marketing campaign bio, blaming them on “a former marketing campaign staffer.” 

He additionally stated he now makes extra money from the web web site Cameo than he did as a member of Congress.