I just read the news that Ofer Moses Lupovitz was sentenced today to 9 years in a State of California prison for his escort services based in Palm Springs. Ofer was convicted back in late October, but there were solid questions relating to the jury instructions that had to be resolved - obviously they were not resolved in favor of Ofer.
Man sentenced to 9 years for running Palm Springs prostitution ring
Palm Springs prostitution ringleader sentenced to nine years
I had many conversations with Ofer during his trial and he was as upbeat as anyone could be. Even when convicted, he still believed that the judge was fair and he wouldn't have a long sentence. At most he thought a 3 year sentence was possible, with much of that time already served. I am stunned at the 9 year sentence, though I did fear that everyone was not as friendly as Ofer believed. I chose not to post any additional information here as I feared it could cause him problems with the appeal or at sentencing.
Ofer Lupovitz is a truly nice, mild mannered, polite man that didn't deserve anything like this. I had to change my telephone number back in November and did not contact him (or anyone else) to offer the new number. At times, as many of the readers of this blog are aware, I tend to be anti-social. My bad in this case and I do intend to contact Ofer in the next few days.
I do hope that his attorney is working on an appeal. This is so terrible that I must say goodnight for now. I will post again on the situation with Ofer Lupovitz's case/appeal once I have been in contact with him.
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