US judge reviews South Korea and Montenegro penalties ahead of Do Kwon’s December 11 sentencing

A public court filing dated Monday, December 8, shows US District Judge Paul Engelmayer seeking detailed information on the charges and potential sentences Do Kwon faces in South Korea and Montenegro. Kwon is scheduled to be sentenced in the Southern District of New York on Thursday, December 11, after pleading guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy. Defense attorneys have asked for a sentence of five years, while prosecutors are seeking at least twelve years.