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The ringleader ended up pleading guilty and being sentenced to more than 10 years in prison; the other three received sentences ranging from 18 months to five years.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Both were subsequently handed suspended death sentences on graft charges.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Given how they tease and finish each other’s sentences, it sure feels that way.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Some of those people have been serving sentences of 37, 41, 60 years.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
It takes a few seconds, and then the screen shows two sentences.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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