As the U.S. government remains under pressure to hold individuals accountable for the financial crisis, a federal commission is launching a review that could actually reduce sentences for white-collar criminals. Those pushing for lighter sentences for white-collar offenses such as securities, healthcare and mortgage fraud include not only the American Bar Association, the nation’s largest trade group for lawyers, but also a growing number of federal judges. The judges’ position could have particular weight, since they are the ones who turn to the advisory guidelines in imposing sentences. More on Reuters here.
