CLEAN : Russia court hands US investor, French banker suspended sentences

The transcript discusses a court case where no crime occurred, as confirmed by all witnesses, including those for the prosecution. Despite this, the discussion highlights the challenges of sentencing and the injustice of being convicted for a non-existent crime. The narrative reflects on the realism and pragmatism of sentencing history and statistics, noting that a suspended sentence is often seen as a victory, yet it remains outrageous to be convicted without a crime.

What are the implications of having no victim, no damage, and no beneficiary in a case?

What does the speaker imply about the history and statistics of sentencing?