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Law Practice

Nov. 26, 2008

Judge Blasts Lawyer's Role In Wiretap Case

A federal judge Monday unleashed harsh words and a tough sentence on disgraced attorney Terry N. Christensen, ordering him to serve three years in federal prison and pay a $250,000 fine for his role in the wiretapping case of ex-private investigator Anthony Pellicano.

By Ciarán McEvoy
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - A federal judge Monday unleashed harsh words and a tough sentence on disgraced attorney Terry N. Christensen, ordering him to serve three years in federal prison and pay a $250,000 fine for his role in the wiretapping case of ex-private investigator Anthony Pellicano.

U.S. District Judge Dale S. Fischer blasted as "shocking and outrageous" what she called Christensen's disdain for his...

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