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> In a letter to Judge Hellerstein this month, Ms Javice said, "I accept the jury's verdict and take full responsibility for my actions."

> "There are no excuses, only regret," she added.

Wow. No PR whitewash. No weaselly apology wording. Just admitting she fucked up.

I don't think she's a good person, but that's at least a desirable attitude from someone who defrauded others.

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And that's exactly why they threw the book at her. It's paradoxical, all judges say they want you to come clean and show remorse. But every case I've ever seen, they always go much harder on those that admit their wrongdoings. I'm not agreeing either way, it's just an observation.

The best legal strategy is to show no remorse and to never admit any guilt even if you have been convicted.

I always just assumed it was Game Theory Optimal to simply deny, deny, deny, before, during, and after any trial or legal action. Never admit to any wrongdoing. Always "vigorously defend" from and "strenuously object" to anything damning. You never see a company's counsel advising admitting to anything bad whatsoever.

Another interpretation is she regrets being caught and she took full responsibility of not doing a better job to covering things up.

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