Mastro Set to get 30 months or less- NY Daily News

[Peter_Spaeth]

Interesting brief by the government. They justify not getting an agreement to testify against Allen on the ground that Mastro was candid in an interview. Their calculation of the amount involved seems quite low, to say the least.

[Peter_Spaeth]

In considering what might constitute a sufficient, but not greater than
necessary term of imprisonment, the government also considered mitigating evidence
presented by defense counsel concerning Mastro’s character. This included information
about Mastro’s personal and family history, and conduct that was unrelated to the
offense but provided insight into the government’s assessment Mastro’s risk to
recidivate. The government expects defense counsel to present this information to the
Court at sentencing, in the event the Court accepts the proposed plea agreement. The
government’s assessment however, was that a below-guidelines sentence (assuming the
correctness of the government’s calculation) would be appropriate.

[Jewish-collector]

Does that mean Mastro won't be speaking at this year's Net54 dinner ?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Many potential bidders knew or should have known that shill bidding
was present in the auction, but were willing to pay an inflated value of an
item in order to own it. In such instances, there was no fraud.
C In instances where the bidding far exceeded the last shill bid, there was
no harm or loss incurred. Instead, the item went for its fair market value.
C The value of the item won and purchased has since increased. As such,
there is no loss to the winning bidder.

[conor912]

I guess it begs the question, if someone is willing to pay it, no matter how high, does that automatically make it the fair market value?

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The value of the item won and purchased has since increased. As such,
there is no loss to the winning bidder.

so what happens AFTER a crime is committed is a means for making the crime less punishable?

i can see it now ... "your honour, everyone i killed was going to die one day anyway"

[bn2cardz]

"Mastro acknowledged “having cut the sides to the T206 Honus Wagner card despite prior statements to the contrary,” the papers said."

Wouldn't this admission be enough to determine that the fraud was over $70k?

[lharri3600]

Well,
I just don't get it. A poor guy robs the corner 7-11 and get 25 years and a guy steals who knows how much (more than 70k IMO) and gets less than 4 years. I guess it does pay to have $$ and buddies in high places.
May I add this "time" will be spent at a federal country club!! what a racket!!

[cubsfan-budman]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

"mastro acknowledged “having cut the sides to the t206 honus wagner card despite prior statements to the contrary,” the papers said."

wouldn't this admission be enough to determine that the fraud was over $70k?

this