Federal judge sentences former Milberg Weiss partner Lerach to 2 years in prison

US District Judge John Walter of the Central District of California on Monday sentenced former Milberg Weiss partner William Lerach to two years in prison for his part in the firm's illegal kickback scheme. Lerach pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to obstruct justice after reaching an agreement with prosecutors in September. In January, the US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California recommended that Lerach receive two years in prison.

Federal judge sentences former Milberg Weiss partner Lerach to 2 years in prison jurist.law.pitt.edu Tue, Feb 12, 2008