United States v. Bergman
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
416 F.Supp. 496 (1976)
Relevant factsFree
Highly respected philanthropist and rabbi Dr. Bergman (defendant) pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud and false partnership filings tied to his nursing homes, and his counsel argued incarceration served no purpose given his good character, proposing instead that he run a Jewish vocational training program as an alternative "behavioral sanction"; the court considered what sentence was appropriate.
IssueFree
Whether a defendant's personal life, reputation, and impact on others are considerations in determining an appropriate sentence.