A judge has sentenced Mahendra Varsha Sabhnani convicted in a slavery case that we covered here , and here to 11 years of prison.Unfortunately, this is an AP news release so I cannot quote any of it here because of this .
UPDATE: CNN now reports that Varsha Sabhnani was sentenced to 11 yedars while Mahendra Sabhnani awaits sentencing today . (link)

Federal sentencing guidelines had recommended a range of 12 to 15 years in prison for Sabhnani, who was identified as the one who inflicted the abuse. In addition to …

Much has been said about the Olympic torch relays and the fact that some people are calling for the torch bearers to boycott it to express solidarity with the Tibetans. I have a couple of things to say, things that seem to have been conveniently forgotten in all the politics and events of the past two weeks. And I will take the risk of being labeled heartless (and possibly leftist/communist etc., if the trolls get here).
I have constantly seen three stakeholders in this issue – the Chinese and the Tibetans …