Thread: Handy Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Hiring Illegals

Handy Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison

Last Update: 6:01 pm

MCALLEN - A former Hidalgo County commissioner was sentenced to 30 months in prison. Sylvia Handy has until August 20 to surrender to U.S. Marshals. She pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to harbor aliens and to filing an incorrect tax return.

U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa said he will advise that she be placed in a facility close to her family, where she can get medical attention for a heart condition.

He allowed a tearful Handy to make a statement before she was sentenced. She said she was sorry for what she did and repeatedly asked the judge for mercy in sentencing.

The judge repeatedly asked Handy to explain what she was sorry for and to admit her wrongdoing in hiring multiple illegal aliens to work for her.

She said she could only admit to hiring one.

After her response, the judge told her she refused to admit the facts and that she had not been honest with the court or her fellow citizens.

After the sentencing, Handy said, "I'm glad this is over. God bless everyone. Thank you for all your support. I love everyone. I love Hidalgo County and I'm just happy this is over."

Handy could have been sentenced up to 13 years in federal prison. Her sentencing was delayed because of new evidence. In a document presented to the court, the woman who was allegedly the "phantom employee" paid by the county claims the situation was "all her fault." Prosecutors accused Handy of making the letter herself.


http://www.krgv.com/news/local/story/Ha ... v7sEA.cspx

The 'Phantom Employee' scandal has ended with former Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Commissioner Sylvia Handy getting two and a half years in federal prison.

Handy appreared before U.S. District court Judge Ricardo Hinojosa in McAllen early Friday afternoon.

The former Hidalgo County commissioner pleaded guilty to harboring illegal immigrants and tax evasion.

Handy sobbed in court as she tried to ask Judge Hinojosa for mercy during her sentencing.

After more than two hours, Judge Hinojosa reached the decision to sentence Handy to two years and six months in federal prison.

Judge Hinojosa ordered Handy to pay a $7,500 dollar fine as well as $3,000 dollars in in restitution to the Internal Revenue Serice.

Handy must serve three years probation following her release from federal prison.

Judge Hinojosa allowed Handy to remain free until she must report for her prison assignment at 2 p.m. on August 20th.

http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=480764
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Reminder to the ALIPAC Latino bashing contingent Judge Hinojosa is Latino.

Judge: 'Ms. Handy, you just don't get it'; commissioner sent to prison
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July 09, 2010 4:16 PM
By JEREMY ROEBUCK, The Monitor

McALLEN – Former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison this afternoon on charges of harboring illegal immigrants and tax fraud.

“I know my actions were wrong and I take full responsibility,â€

The judge repeatedly asked Handy to explain what she was sorry for and to admit her wrongdoing in hiring multiple illegal aliens to work for her.

She said she could only admit to hiring one.

After her response, the judge told her she refused to admit the facts and that she had not been honest with the court or her fellow citizens.

[quote]“I know my actions were wrong and I take full responsibility,â€

I just wish all those who aid and abett Illegals across our nation including employers,our government,sanctuary cities etc. were held accountable as this woman was.

Our laws should be for everyone as should equal justice,

How did she get a British last name? Hmmm