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		pwaring on Feb 17, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Court Overturns Conviction of Ex-Goldman Programme... It's fair that they're upset, 8 years in prison seems overly harsh though. In fact, any time in prison seems a bit over the top for what is essentially a breach of contract and therefore a civil matter between Goldman and the ex-employee.

mistercow on Feb 17, 2012 | [–]

> 8 years in prison seems overly harsh though

Seriously, it's not like he sold a 4 oz of weed or anything.

publicus on Feb 17, 2012 | [–]

Most Goldman exec should be executed already for crimes against the United States if that guy get's 8 years.

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