Guest Guest66881 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Former federal MP Craig Thomson will spend three months in jail for spending union funds on prostitutes and personal expenses. Thomson has been sentenced to 12 months' jail, nine months of which are suspended for two years. He has been bailed pending an appeal, set down for November 24. In sentencing, Magistrate Charlie Rozencwajg was scathing of Thomson's conduct. http://au.news.yahoo.com/vic/a/22154641/craig-thomson-sentenced-over-misuse-of-hsu-funds/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 He should serve 5 years minimum. But then, his parliamentary career and life are in tatters...I do believe that all parliamentary privileges are stripped from him. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The appeal hearing is 8 months away. That seems a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slean Wolfhead Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I knew a guy once who defrauded credit cards, when banks were virtually forcing them on people with huge credit limits and poor background checks. He cleared £90,000 using false names and addresses, then used the money to buy a secret house in his girlfriend's name....reckoned it was pretty untraceable. He reckoned that he'd get caught eventually and would admit to spending the m,oney on booze and holidays, and receive a sentence of 18 months in jail. He reasoned that this would be a fair cop and he'd be willing to do the time, a good value outcome (he never got caught). This guy Thomson cleared about $270,000, has been caught repeatedly bleating, lying, crying, accusing other people and falsifying documents, then been destroyed in court by evidence and prostitutes. I'm amazed how many people over here have got the front to mount scurrilous defences when they're obvious fraudsters. When you see the punishments they hand out you can see why....it's worth doing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I knew a guy once who defrauded credit cards, when banks were virtually forcing them on people with huge credit limits and poor background checks. He cleared £90,000 using false names and addresses, then used the money to buy a secret house in his girlfriend's name....reckoned it was pretty untraceable. He reckoned that he'd get caught eventually and would admit to spending the m,oney on booze and holidays, and receive a sentence of 18 months in jail. He reasoned that this would be a fair cop and he'd be willing to do the time, a good value outcome (he never got caught). This guy Thomson cleared about $270,000, has been caught repeatedly bleating, lying, crying, accusing other people and falsifying documents, then been destroyed in court by evidence and prostitutes. I'm amazed how many people over here have got the front to mount scurrilous defences when they're obvious fraudsters. When you see the punishments they hand out you can see why....it's worth doing ! Yes but what can he do if the girlfriend dumps him and keeps the house. Hiding assets under another person's name is a risky business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Very lucky should probably have got 2 years jail with a minimum of 1 year served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slean Wolfhead Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Yes but what can he do if the girlfriend dumps him and keeps the house. Hiding assets under another person's name is a risky business. You weigh up the risk and costs and make your choice I guess. This Thomson knew what he was doing, he made his choice and got caught. Hasn't got the guts to hold up his hands though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I always find it amusing that wives stand by them. Mrs Thomson says Craig is a wonderful husband and father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I always find it amusing that wives stand by them. Mrs Thomson says Craig is a wonderful husband and father. Yeah that good he goes off spending other peoples money on hookers and drink, though she got to spend some of it so it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I always find it amusing that wives stand by them. Mrs Thomson says Craig is a wonderful husband and father. You can bet he keeps her in housekeeping money....no wonder shes being 'supportive' fancy hair and nails/beauty treatments dont come cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I have worked in both the public and voluntary sectors. I have no doubt that had I stolen $25,000 from taxpayers or members then I would have been sacked, would have my reputation in tatters, and would have been jailed. Thompson's sentence seems very light to me, and the idea that he should be spared prison because he has lost his job is specious - almost all people who are jailed will lose their jobs. His lack of remorse is breathtaking and taking this to appeal is just wasting more money - both his own and the taxpayers. Plus he will now spend 8 months worrying about prison rather than just getting it done with. He should have learned from Chris Huhne - when the game's up, admit it and take your punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 He's laughing about it all on telly, what a little s4it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercad Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 To little!!! the creep should have 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 As got away with not paying any money back he stole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sustain Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Former federal MP Craig Thomson will spend three months in jail for spending union funds on prostitutes and personal expenses.Thomson has been sentenced to 12 months' jail, nine months of which are suspended for two years. He has been bailed pending an appeal, set down for November 24. In sentencing, Magistrate Charlie Rozencwajg was scathing of Thomson's conduct. http://au.news.yahoo.com/vic/a/22154641/craig-thomson-sentenced-over-misuse-of-hsu-funds/ Will he need the credit card inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 They should throw the book at the creepy thing. He had a position of trust and brings politics into disrepute- as if it wasn't bad enough without someone like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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