Peter Murrell's Sentence

Really??? Surely he should be given more? And those around him who shut their eyes, be prosecuted as well.
In such cases, perhaps “let the punishment fit the crime” is often more appropriate than a long prison sentence.
He should also be ordered to pay back a load of that money.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Fitting that he’s sentenced on Amazon prime day.

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Smileless2012

IMO far worse crimes receiving a lesser sentence is irrelevant and simply demonstrates that the sentences given aren't suitable.

I think it is comparable, this man should recieve a prison sentance but in my opinion it is too long. I don't think he had any previous and it is a not a violent crime.

A person described as an activist by the BBC has said he may take out a private prosecution against Nicola Sturgeon. Murrell has apparently said he will repay the money, he has it available to do so. As yet, no reason given as to why he did it.

I think it’s about right.

However, different topic I know, I don’t think most people committing non-violent crimes should go to prison.

Having sat through more court cases than I care to remember, I think that's a fairly standard sentence for embezzlement. I've certainly seen far more lenient sentences imposed for embezzlement, including community service.
Murrell was sentenced to five years and three months imprisonment, been reduced from seven years, which would have been imposed if he had been found guilty after a trial.
The judge says he reduced the sentence because Murrell pleaded guilty at the preliminary hearing.

IMO far worse crimes receiving a lesser sentence is irrelevant and simply demonstrates that the sentences given aren't suitable.

Very light indeed. Very little information about why he did it.
Will he be expected to repay the money he stole, or is that dismisses?

Fitting that he’s sentenced on Amazon prime day.

No, it isn't long enough.

I honestly think that sentance is at best fair and worse a bit long.

Yes this man needs a custodial sentance, he was knowingly dishonest, but far worse crimes have recieved a lesser sentance.

I think the sentence is fine.
It was 7 years reduced as he pled guilty.
He'll likely serve two and a half years.

A tweet got 3 years.