Santos Mulls Guilty Plea in Fraud Case as Judge Delays Trial to September
• Santos' lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in fraud case, judge agrees to push trial to September
• Santos became 6th lawmaker in history expelled from House earlier this month
• Faces charges like defrauding donors, lying to Congress, unemployment fraud, using donations for personal purchases
• Prosecutors revealed Monday they're negotiating potential plea deal to resolve case without trial
• Santos said in interview he hasn't ruled out guilty plea; special election on Feb. 13 will elect his successor