A Taiwanese monk founded a school in Malawi to improve the lives of impoverished youngsters—but a former student claims he was coerced into wildlife-trafficking https://t.co/Spjk921SOR ...

Legal Proceedings & Sentencing - Shawn Diddy Combmes was sentenced to 50 months (4 years, a little over 4 years) in prison for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution [36] - The judge's sentencing fell within the probation department's guidelines of 5 to 7 years [11][14] - Combmes faced a maximum of 20 years in prison, with 10 years mandatory maximum on each count [11] - The prosecution had sought 11 years, while the defense requested 14 months [14][36] - The judge considered Combmes's history of violence and the testimony of Jane, Cassie Ventura, and Mia, even though he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering [10] - The judge rejected the defense's narrative of consensual encounters, viewing Cassie Ventura and Jane as vulnerable victims [21] - The judge emphasized deterrence, sending a message that such conduct will not be tolerated [17] - The judge highlighted Combmes's success as an entrepreneur and his contributions to society, but could not ignore the nature of the crime [17] - The judge acknowledged the trauma experienced by the survivors, Cassie and Jane, recognizing that their trauma was real [48] - The judge stated that Combmes's horrible acts were made public and will forever be associated with him [51]

Coercion and corporate expedience meet in a $16m settlement https://t.co/87qGLtybTT ...