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Another notable Ponzi schemer up for federal sentencing this week

By Douglas A. Berman

As detailed in this local article from Florida, which is headlined "Rothstein?s abuse of legal system looms large in sentencing," another big federal sentencing of another big Ponzi schemer is on tap for this week. Here are the basics: He ran the largest fraud in Florida history, laundered money and lied to clients, colleagues and investors. But, when it comes to sentencing Scott Rothstein for his crimes, legal experts agree that his biggest problem is his gross abuse of the legal system. The 47-year-old Ponzi schemer is facing up to 100 years in prison. There are mitigating factors: Rothstein?s help in bringing down alleged mobsters will be noted, experts say. But, any benefit provided by his cooperation may be outweighed by the inescapable fact that he spent years undermining the state and federal justice system...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on June 07, 2010 (boomark / email).