As a comparison to being convicted as an accessory for encouraging the murder, take note of this case:
In a Colorado Federal Court today, a wealthy PA Dentist (Lawrence Rudolph) was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife while on Safari in Zambia, and fined more than $15M.
The prosecution recommended $10M in penalties-- citing that the defendant shouldn't have money to file frivolous lawsuits from prison or to seek revenge from behind bars -- hiring hitmen, etc.
The motive for the murder was alleged so he could live a lavish retirement with his longtime mistress who was sentenced in June to 17 years in prison after being convicted of being an accessory. She has filed an appeal.
The Judge was so turned off by the adult son's letter stating how a $10M penalty would essentially punish him and his sister (from inheriting from half of their mother's estate) that he raised the fines to more than $15M.
The two adult children, who never spoke up for their murdered mother -- had the Judge citing the penalty wasn't punishment and they were not entitled to unjust enrichment from their father's criminal scheme!
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/dentist-found-guilty-in-wifes-death-on-2016-african-safari/ ….Prosecutors also accused Rudolph's girlfriend and manager of his Pittsburgh-area dental franchise, Lori Milliron, of lying to a federal grand jury about the case and her relationship with...
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