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Need to consider seriousness of offense. Investigation extremely serious.
Conduct of Mr Libby is serious behavior. Has to be a sentence that promotes respect for law. Indivs should understand there are consequences. Obviously, punishment has to be considered. Statue does call for just punishment, In reference to deterrence, nothing in this case, based on Libby's history that would suggest that specific deterrence needs to be major concern. Considering the things he has done. No reason to believe he would commit another crime. General deterrence is important. people who occupy positions of responsibility have to appreciate taht if they step over a line, there are consequences. It causes people to lose faith in our govt.
That's a major consideration.
Obviously, statute requires sentence that protects public. I have to consider the type of sentences available, I have option of imposing sentence from probation to max, I have to consider need to avoid disparities. Creates real challenge. Bc. Obviously, one one hand, there are reasons why departure might be appropriate, On other hand, consdiering nature of offense, that conduct in my view counters against imposing a sentence that departs. In the end, my view that those factors balance themselves out, which causes me to conclude that sentence does fall and should fall within the guidelines.
I don't think high end is necessary. 30 months FIne him $200,000
Thank you Judge Walton!!!!!! Cheers!!!!
That's a major consideration.
Obviously, statute requires sentence that protects public. I have to consider the type of sentences available, I have option of imposing sentence from probation to max, I have to consider need to avoid disparities. Creates real challenge. Bc. Obviously, one one hand, there are reasons why departure might be appropriate, On other hand, consdiering nature of offense, that conduct in my view counters against imposing a sentence that departs. In the end, my view that those factors balance themselves out, which causes me to conclude that sentence does fall and should fall within the guidelines.
I don't think high end is necessary. 30 months FIne him $200,000
Thank you Judge Walton!!!!!! Cheers!!!!
UPDATE III: CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin: “This is a long prison sentence in a white-collar case. … Judge Walton really threw the book at Scooter Libby.”
UPDATE IV: The AP reports that “Walton did not immediately address whether Libby could remain free pending appeal.” Toobin notes that if Walton grants bail, Libby could remain free for another year. Otherwise, he will have to report to prison in a couple of weeks.
UPDATE V: Libby received 30 months for obstruction of justice, but he received 15 months on other charges. The sentences will be served concurrently.
UPDATE VI: Walton has set a hearing for 1:30 pm on Thursday to decide whether Libby gets to remain free pending appeal.
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Congratulations Mr. Fitzgerald and his team! This is great news!
And I enjoyed the videos of Mr. Joe Wilson and Mr. Iglesias. Great job by Jason Leopold. This news made my day today. Bye for now.
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