31.   Defense attorney Michael McGuire, who is seeking to have Fortier sentenced to time served, objected to a harsher sentence.

32.   Government spokeswoman for social affairs, Amalia Gomez, also said she favored harsher sentences for such cases.

33.   Harsher sentences for those employing illegal immigrants or women forced into prostitution will also likely be imposed.

34.   However, prosecutor Yuri Volkov has withdrawn his demands for a harsher sentence, so another appeal by the prosecution appears unlikely.

35.   However, if Tyson appeals his sentence he could face a jury trial and a potentially harsher sentence if convicted.

36.   If convicted, Tyson could get a harsher sentence and further increase his chances of more punishment in Indiana.

37.   It was not clear why Rupp was given a harsher sentence than Wolf.

38.   Julia Hudon says life in prison may be a harsher sentence.

39.   Laws here allow harsher sentences on appeal.

40.   McGuire took exception to a presentencing report by probation officer Daniel Muller that asks for a harsher sentence.