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>25 years max for stealing billions?

1. The bitcoins were only worth ~$70 million at the time of theft. saying they stole "billions" is highly misleading

2. I don't get it, aren't we supposed to be getting less "tough on crime", especially for non-violent offenses?

1. Just quoting the amount mentioned in the press release. I guess its highly misleading too?

2. Supposed to be, but we all know that folks are sitting in jail right now for longer periods of time for stealing less.

>2. Supposed to be, but we all know that folks are sitting in jail right now for longer periods of time for stealing less.

Example?

The US sentencing guidelines[1] considers multiple factors other than "value stolen"

can't say i've ever read the sentencing guidelines. you win.