“This is just a horrible crime,” Royal told Williams. “It is outrageous that you would take advantage of people like this.” Turning to the victims in the rear of the courtroom, Judge Royal said, “You people have lost this money. You may get some of it back. But based on my experience, it is very difficult to get restitution. I am very sorry you had to suffer the losses you did. I think it is a terrible crime.”
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