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Embezzlement, which is what this was [1], is a white-collar crime. Just like overcharging clients. In fact, there's nothing to even suggest that he was a "blu
by peeters 14y ago
Embezzlement, which is what this was [1], is a white-collar crime. Just like overcharging clients. In fact, there's nothing to even suggest that he was a "blue-collar worker", particularly if he was entrusted with making hundreds of thousands of dollars of purchases.
Not everything needs to be a socio-economic conspiracy theory. Justice prevailed here. If you have evidence that this law firm is fraudulently overcharging its clients, I suggest you present that evidence to the authorities. In the meantime, don't try to insinuate that this guy was somehow a victim.
[1] I know technically the conviction was for larceny. Looking at the 3rd paragraph of the following, it can be seen as a pretty blurry line: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embezzlement#Embezzlement_versus_larceny http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embezzlement#Embezzlement_versu.... Based on the example there, it seems like the charge could just have easily fit the definition of embezzlement.
- krichman 14y agoHow is overcharging clients a crime? You mean billing for time that wasn't actually spent on the client, right?