The trial of James Ibori has finally come to an end as judge Pitts sentences him to 13 years in prison for money laundering.
Judge says he “recognizes that there is another side to the man James ibori but he is not the proper person to judge your achievements and failings as a governor, that is up to the people of delta state”
Judge Pitts: None of the sentencing guidelines even get close to the amounts in your case
Ibori now looking very fed up
If he had fought the case judge says he would be looking at 24 years but will get a discount for pleading guilty. He then sentenced former gover james Ibori to 13 years in prison.
Judge deducts 645 days already spent in jail, says Ibori would serve the rest in British jail. That means Mr. Ibori will be in prison for at least 7 years.
Judge risen now reconvene to sort out confiscation hearings will file copy in a moment.
deltas should take it in good faith.