51. Eight accomplices were given lesser prison sentences as were eight others who were condemned in absentia. 52. They were given suspended prison sentences of up to two years on the grounds that they had caused no serious damage. 53. She told the defendant that serious crimes warrant serious penalties, and that a significant prison sentence was required for purposes of general deterrence. 54. Both charges could entail fines and possible prison sentences. 55. Four other militia and Securitate members also received prison sentences. 56. Six others were acquitted of genocide and the remaining two were given prison sentences for the lesser crime of negligence of duty. 57. John Morgan, her driver, was given a one-year suspended prison sentence, and was also expected to appeal. 58. Prison sentences would be increased for many offences, particulary those involving the use of guns. 59. Monga was tried in January, given a three-year suspended prison sentence and fined for the publication of an open letter to President Biya. 60. Lawyers for Blanco said they would appeal against both the prison sentence and the fine. |