Chapter 20 - SENTENCING
Sterling was sixty-seven? Source FIL maybe unspecified. Could say mid-60s. Fine.
No prior criminal convictions.
But repeated abuse evidence relevant.
Head injury.
Coercion.
Lack of full remorse.
Age.
Health.
Business history.
Judge imposed substantial prison term measured in years, not life.
Probation after.
No contact with Lenora except legal through counsel.
Restitution for medical costs.
Mandatory intervention.
Corporate fiduciary restrictions during supervision.
He would not die in prison automatically.
Punishment proportional.
At sentencing Sterling said:
“I spent my life believing pressure justified behavior I would condemn in other men.”
Better than denial.
Then:
“I blamed Lenora because she was the person I could overpower.”
Lenora’s face changed.
He finally named it.
No forgiveness.
She left before he finished.
Outside, reporter asked:
“Do you forgive your husband?”
She answered:
“That is not part of the sentence.”
Perfect.
Then board permanently separated CEO/chair roles.
Family members could not both chair audit and compensation committees.
Related-party guarantees required independent vote.
Founder consents certified separately.
No spouse signature in presence of beneficiary family member.
Specific reforms.
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Useful.
Kensington moved on.
