Posted on 09/30/2009 10:08:20 AM PDT by Jess Kitting
NEW YORK – Former Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu was sentenced Tuesday to more than 24 years in prison by a judge who accused him of funding his fraud by manipulating the political process in a way that "strikes at the very core of our democracy."
U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero sentenced the 58-year-old Hsu, who raised money for Hillary Rodham Clinton and others, to 20 years in prison for his guilty plea to fraud charges and another four years and four months in prison for his conviction at trial for breaking campaign finance laws.
In a lengthy criticism of Hsu's fraud, the judge said the former fundraiser used political contributions to win respect and impress investors as he committed campaign finance fraud.
"Mr. Hsu's disgraceful use of political campaigns to perpetuate his Ponzi schemes, as well as his acts of campaign finance fraud, strikes at the very core of our democracy," Marrero said.
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I wonder if he was given a choice between exile to Ft. Marcy Park or time behind bars.
Indictment for Hillery Clinton?
Special Prosecutor to Investigate Hillery Clinton?
Ahh, but Bill and Hill are innocent, because they didn't know the guy was breaking the law to get them all that money. *wink, wink*
"I don't recall", lied Hillary.
Too bad the real crooks get to keep their cushy elected jobs...
Norm From Upland:
What is the status of the Peter Paul lawsuit?
Norm From Upland:
What is the status of the Peter Paul lawsuit?”
Sorry- DOUG FROM UPLAND:
How long do you think he will last in prison before being killed?We should start a pool.
Hillary is not guiltless in this!
Wow, the MSM is all over this. I flip from channel to channel, and all I see is Norman Hsu related news.
/yeah, right.
DOUG FROM UPLAND
Let's ask him.
might as well ask Norm, while you’re at it.
Note to self: Don’t mess with the Clinton’s money!
Fraud and democrats....hand in hand....
Good thing he is no longer a Dem otherwise this could be a scandal.
Pray for America and Our Troops
I think you mean Doug's Revenge.
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