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"Lets hope they are busy trading information regarding crimes of high level Politicians for a better prison or reduced sentences."

In Raniere's case, the judge's order says, "The pre-sentence investigation report for Mr. Raniere has not yet been finalized." That's a report compiled by Federal probation officers for the sentencing judge. The reports contain interviews with the convict and victims, victim statements, and an assessment of what kind of sentence would be appropriate. The judge considers this report when determining the sentence and conditions.

This probably means Raniere's report is YUGE. They've taken about six months writing it when it usually only takes a month or two.

Clare Bronfman's sentencing got delayed once while the report was being written, and the judge has indicated he is considering a longer sentence, probably based on the volume and content of the victim statements.

As for Allison, Nancy, and Lauren, this *might* indicate cooperation on their part seeing as how they haven't been scheduled at all for sentencing. Lauren was cooperative at the the trial. Neither Nancy nor Allison were called to the stand.

As for Keith, Kathy, and Clare Bear, I think their goose is cooked. The judge is NOT obliged to stick to the terms in the ladies' plea agreements.

I'm still holding out hope that Sara Bronfman-Igtet will be extradited from her hidey-hole in France for her crimes.