more tweets from Sloane's court appearance yesterday:
Caroline Connolly
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One interesting aspect of these sentencing, thus far, is that Judge Talwani is imposing higher fines than even prosecutors have sought. Huffman got $30,000. Sloane just got $95,000.
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Judge Talwani talked about this today, asking prosecutors why the sentencing guidelines make Huffman pay a fine higher than her bribe of $15,000. Meanwhile, Sloane paid a $250,000 bribe but they asked he be fined $95,000.
@KirkCarapezza
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In addressing the court, Devin Sloane says he understands many see this as a case of privilege and arrogance. “I think about that a lot and it repulses me,” Sloane says. “I’ve tried to do what’s best for my son.”
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Judge Talwani wonders whether parents like Sloane are securing spots at selective colleges for their kids or whether they’re doing it for their own status.
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The defense has pivoted and is now saying Devin Sloane only committed a crime because Rick Singer invited him to. “Mr. Sloane is a good man who made a mistake.”
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“Everyone has something negative to say about him,” Sloane’s attorney says.
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Sloane’s attorney is now ticking off a laundry list of how the LA businessman has already served a punishment, including the loss of his reputation and “tremendously negative media coverage.” The defense cites 72.5 million Google hits on his name tied to the Varsity Blues case.
Joey Garrison
@joeygarrison
19h
Rosen also says Sloane has shown no remorse, while Huffman did. He also adds: "Some kid out here did not get to go to USC because of the defendant." The same was not the case with Huffman, who participated in the test-cheating scam, not the recruitment scheme.
Kirk Carapezza
@KirkCarapezza
19h
Defense says 2,000 hours of community service is punitive and excessive. Judge Talwani openly wonders, “Why is it punitive to engage in community service?”
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The courtroom’s interns, many of whom engage in community service to get into college, are laughing.
@DoughertyJC
18h
Judge examining Sloane’s words. She takes issue w/ him saying: “I wanted to do what was best for my child.” She says it’s not an excuse because the crime isn’t about food, water or shelter. Or even just a college degree. It’s about privilege.
#collegeadmissionsscandal #7News
@DoughertyJC
18h
Sloane speaking now to the judge. His voice is shaky: “The crime I committed is unacceptable.” “I wanted the best for my son.” “I profoundly apologize to my son and the parents and students who feel betrayed by me.”
@KirkCarapezza
20h
Rosen says Sloane used his dead mother as a prop for a fake donation and expressed outrage when high school counselors questioned why his son who did not play water polo was being recruited to play college water polo.
Justin Dougherty
@DoughertyJC
VIDEO: Devin Sloane walks out of court in
#Boston. He's been sentenced to 4 months in prison, 2 yrs. of supervised release, a $95K fine and 500 hrs. of community service. He's the 2nd parent in the
#CollegeAdmissionsScandal to be sentenced. He reports to prison 12/3/19.
#7News
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