12-17-2019, 08:42 AM
At his sentencing hearing today, Judge Jackson could sentence Gates to probation, or she could decide to send him to prison for up to 4 3⁄4 years.
Gates' defense team is asking for probation rather than prison time due to the extensive cooperation he has provided to the government. Government prosecutors are not objecting to that request.
“Under exceedingly difficult circumstances and under intense public scrutiny, Gates has worked earnestly to provide the government with everything it has asked of him and has fulfilled all obligations under his plea agreement,” prosecutors wrote.
More: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-t...SKBN1YL16K
Gates' defense team is asking for probation rather than prison time due to the extensive cooperation he has provided to the government. Government prosecutors are not objecting to that request.
“Under exceedingly difficult circumstances and under intense public scrutiny, Gates has worked earnestly to provide the government with everything it has asked of him and has fulfilled all obligations under his plea agreement,” prosecutors wrote.
More: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-t...SKBN1YL16K