Prosecutors want hefty fine against saddle maker over illegal immigrants

Associated Press - May 13, 2008 8:15 AM ET

MUSKOGEE, Okla. (AP) - Federal prosecutors want a Sulphur saddle maker fined $100,000 for hiring illegal immigrants.

Billy Cook Harness and Saddle Incorporated pleaded guilty last year to a charge of providing false Social Security information.

Federal guidelines call for a fine of $6,000 to $12,000 but federal prosecutors say that isn't enough because the company had gross annual sales of $5.3 million at the time.

Sentencing is scheduled for May 20.
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