After a shocking conviction, The i2G Compliance attorney, David Koerner, I2G distributors, friends, and family members sent letters of support to Judge Greg Stivers for Hosseinipour. The letters shared the common refrain that Anzalone, Catrina Dugger and Glen Logan shared at trial: that Hosseinipour was a kind and caring individual highly motivated to help others and would not lie, mislead or deceive. The writers shared stories of their experiences with Hosseinipour over many years, including good deeds where she put others’ needs above her own.
Despite the complete lack of evidence for any criminal intent, Judge Stivers sentenced Hosseinipour to 30 months in prison, considering the positive character testimonials from witnesses and her clean criminal record. The government had initially pushed for a 14-year sentence after offering her a “no-jail cooperation deal,” which was also extended to Anzalone and Syn. When Judge Stivers rejected a staggering 40-year sentencing recommendation for Rick Maike and instead imposed a 10-year sentence, along with a 4-year sentence for Barnes, the government revised its recommendation for Hosseinipour, whom Stivers considered the least culpable. The government then reduced its recommendation to a 9-year sentence. When the courts dismissed the excessive sentencing enhancements, they argued for a 5-year sentence.
Attached are many of the letters of support sent on Hosseinipour’s behalf.