Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is set to plead guilty to multiple criminal charges this week, marking a significant shift from his previous defiant stance. What Happened: Santos has agreed to a plea deal to circumvent a trial that was due to commence next month. The charges levelled against him, including misleading campaign donors and fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits, could have resulted in significant jail time if he had been found guilty. U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert, who is overseeing the case, is yet to approve the plea deal. A hearing in person has been scheduled fo…