Slap on the wrist..cooperation pays:
Ex-Trump campaign official Gates sentenced to 45 days in jail
"Richard Gates, a former Trump deputy campaign chairman and top aide, on Tuesday was sentenced to 45 days in jail after pleading guilty to charges involving financial fraud and lying to federal investigators.
Gates also received three years of probation and a $20,000 fine. But he avoided a significant prison sentence thanks to the assistance he gave prosecutors.
Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who was appointed by former President Obama, ruled that Gates could choose to serve the jail sentence intermittently, and when it's convenient for him.
In handing down the sentence, Jackson made note of Gates's extensive cooperation with the special counsel and the fact that he is caring for his sick wife and their four children.
In a brief statement in the courtroom, Gates choked up as he expressed regret for the crimes.
"I accept completely my responsibility for my actions," he said."
Ex-Trump campaign official Gates sentenced to 45 days in jail
"Richard Gates, a former Trump deputy campaign chairman and top aide, on Tuesday was sentenced to 45 days in jail after pleading guilty to charges involving financial fraud and lying to federal investigators.
Gates also received three years of probation and a $20,000 fine. But he avoided a significant prison sentence thanks to the assistance he gave prosecutors.
Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who was appointed by former President Obama, ruled that Gates could choose to serve the jail sentence intermittently, and when it's convenient for him.
In handing down the sentence, Jackson made note of Gates's extensive cooperation with the special counsel and the fact that he is caring for his sick wife and their four children.
In a brief statement in the courtroom, Gates choked up as he expressed regret for the crimes.
"I accept completely my responsibility for my actions," he said."
