[rmlew]

Given that this was a case of fraud against a bank and immigration fraud (prefernetial hiring of illegals over locals), the setnece may have been harsher that other white collar crimes. However, there is something to be said for imposing a serious senstence in a high profile cause “Pour Encourager les Autres”: to encourage others to do their duty.

[SJackson]

I've not followed this case that closely, but it's my understanding that there were no immigration charges, those were hung on underlings. So it's bank fraud, a serious crime. I understand the concept of making an example, though I admit it makes me a bit uncomfortable in the context of American jurisprudence. Life in prison? No, that's disproportionate. And in the real world, I doubt one in a million of les Autres has a clue who this guy is. Mabye one in a half million. I love Candide.