Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to appear in court on Monday afternoon to reportedly plead guilty to multiple charges in his federal fraud case. The New York Republican, who had previously pleaded not guilty to various financial crimes, including providing false information to Congress and misusing campaign funds, is anticipated to change his plea, according to an anonymous source familiar with the matter.

Santos’ court appearance on Long Island was scheduled last minute at the request of both prosecutors and his defense team. The case, which was originally set to go to trial soon, took this unexpected turn just before the trial date.

The 36-year-old, who was once considered a rising political figure for flipping a suburban district on Long Island and part of Queens in 2022, has faced scrutiny over discrepancies in his biography and campaign finances. After being indicted on federal charges in 2023, Santos was eventually expelled from Congress following an ethics investigation that revealed evidence of illegal activity and self-serving behavior.

Despite previously maintaining his innocence, Santos hinted at the possibility of a plea deal with prosecutors in a past interview. As the trial approached, he made efforts to secure a partially anonymous jury and requested a survey to gauge potential jurors’ opinions of him, both of which were met with varying degrees of approval by the court.

Additionally, two former aides from Santos’ campaign have already pleaded guilty to charges related to the campaign’s financial misconduct. His ex-treasurer, Nancy Marks, admitted to fraudulent activity implicating Santos in campaign finance deception, while another aide, Sam Miele, confessed to wire fraud in connection to fundraising activities for Santos’ campaign.

The legal proceedings surrounding Santos’ case have garnered significant attention, with the former congressman facing serious allegations of fraud and misuse of public office for personal gain.