Stanford Sentencing, 6/14/12

The sentencing hearing of convicted financier R. Allen Stanford begins this morning in Houston. Stanford was found guilty in March of running a Ponzi scheme that cost investors more than $7 billion.

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Spectator galleries are already packed. #Stanfordtrial

by Andrew Schneider 6/14/2012 2:24:29 PM
Stanford's mother just entered courtroom and sat down. #Stanfordtrial

by Andrew Schneider 6/14/2012 2:41:05 PM
Stanford led into courtroom in handcuffs and ankle cuffs. Wearing green prison uniform with maroon shirt. Talking with lawyers. #Stanfordtrial

by Andrew Schneider 6/14/2012 2:44:14 PM
Government legal team enters court with witnesses. #Stanfordtrial

by Andrew Schneider 6/14/2012 2:48:11 PM
Prosecutors and defense lawyers talking, shaking hands, smiling.

by Andrew Schneider 6/14/2012 2:50:01 PM
Stanford choking back tears, halting as he tells judge, "This was not a Ponzi scheme."

by Doug Miller via twitter 6/14/2012 4:10:34 PM
Stanford says banks that got bailouts were "super-charged Ponzi schemes."

by Doug Miller via twitter 6/14/2012 4:11:44 PM
Judge interrupts Stanford's rambling, asks to see attorneys at bench.

by Doug Miller via twitter 6/14/2012 4:16:19 PM
"Sorry for the rambling," Stanford tells judge after judge talks to his lawyer and his lawyer talks to him.

by Doug Miller via twitter 6/14/2012 4:17:49 PM
Prosecutor calls Stanford's rambling statement "obscene .. He just showed one more time the depths of his deceit and lack of remorse."

by Doug Miller via twitter 6/14/2012 4:32:49 PM
Prosecutor: Stanford lawyers offered to sign over Antigua property in exchange for lighter sentence. Surprise revelation.

by Doug Miller via twitter 6/14/2012 4:38:56 PM
Stanford can't sign over Antiguan property so that was a useless offer

by Cybdiver 6/14/2012 4:40:51 PM
Stanford victim in court: 'You are a dirty rotten scoundrel. You deserve what's coming to you."

by Doug Miller via twitter 6/14/2012 4:53:46 PM
Fed prosecutors asking Judge Hittner to give Stanford the max sentence – 230 yrs in prison. What do you think he should get? #Stanfordtrial

by KUHF News 6/14/2012 5:00:00 PM
Stanford sentenced to 110 years

by Doug Miller via twitter 6/14/2012 5:05:34 PM
No parole

by KUHF News 6/14/2012 5:09:53 PM
Allen Stanford sentenced to 110 years, $5.9 billion forfeiture #stanfordtrial

by ScottCohnCNBC via twitter 6/14/2012 5:11:03 PM
@KUHFNews 300years!!!! Arrogant thief.
— PM (@CaribGuy18N63W) June 14, 2012

by KUHF News 6/14/2012 5:12:42 PM
@KUHFNewsA convicted serial killer doesn't even get that much time nor a child molester.
— Victoria G (@Indiarican) June 14, 2012

by KUHF News 6/14/2012 5:13:29 PM
RT @rcrocker: Stanford gets 110 years. Takes sip of water, deep breath after learning (absent successful appeal) he'll never leave prison.
— Tom Fowler (@HoustonFowler) June 14, 2012

by KUHF News 6/14/2012 5:18:08 PM
What's your reaction? RT @ScottCohnCNBC: Allen Stanford sentenced to 110 years, $5.9 billion forfeiture #stanfordtrial live.kuhf.org

by KUHF News 6/14/2012 5:21:52 PM
Stanford's fall: From a life of seaside mansions, yachts and private jets to life in a federal prison. #stanfordtrial

by chronmason via twitter 6/14/2012 5:22:14 PM
@hblodget Henry, are you following the Allen Stanford case? see #stanfordtrial

by jfigueredo via twitter 6/14/2012 5:22:44 PM
Stanford gets 110 years. Heading back to the Chron now. #Stanfordtrial

by kenduque via twitter 6/14/2012 5:27:30 PM
RT @rcrocker: Judge extends gag order banning lawyers from discussing the case because 4 related trials are still ahead. #stanfordtrial

by HPMNews887 via twitter 6/14/2012 5:31:21 PM
Judge Hittner don't play. MT @rcrocker Allen Stanford sentenced to 110 years for $7 billion Ponzi scheme #Stanfordtrial

by brianjrogers via twitter 6/14/2012 5:31:33 PM
Judge extends gag order banning lawyers from discussing the case because four related trials are still ahead. #stanfordtrial

by Ronnie Crocker via twitter 6/14/2012 5:31:46 PM