If you are too lazy to scroll through the verbatim tweets here is the gist:

All rise! Judge Sidney Stein: Ms. Shah, do you wish to plead guilty to Count 1 of the indictment?

Shah: Yes, your Honor.

Judge Stein: I will need to ask you certain questions...

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Judge Stein: If there were a trial, you could see and hear all the witnesses against you and your attorney could cross examine them. Do you understand those rights?

Shah: Yes, your Honor.

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Judge Stein: You will be giving up all of these rights and there will be no trial - do you understand?

Shah: Yes your Honor. Judge Stein: Did you read the indictment? Shah: Yes I did.

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Judge Stein: You are charged in Count 1 with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing, do you understand?

Shah: Yes your Honor.

Judge: AUSA Fletcher, set forth the elements. AUSA: An agreement to violate the law, and entered it knowingly

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Judge Stein: Do you understand that the maximum penalty is 30 years in prison? Shah: Yes your Honor. [Presumably there is a plea agreement that will be made public in this proceeding, watch this feed]

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Note: To get guilty plea to Count 1, US dropping Count 2, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, "from 2012 to Nov 2019."

Judge Stein: You understand you will lose valuable civil rights, including the right to vote and bear arms? Shah: I do.

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Judge Stein: After I receive your pre-sentencing report I will determine guidelines, which in any event do not bind me. Do you understand that the system of parole has been abolished, except for "good time credit" at the facility where you are located?

Shah: Yes.

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Judge Stein: I have before me a document sent to you and your lawyers. Did you read it before you signed it? Shah: Yes. Judge Stein: Are there any side deals I should know about? Shah: No, your Honor.

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Judge Stein: In this agreement you've agreed not to appeal if I sentence you to 168 months in prison or fewer?

Shah: Yes your Honor.

Judge Stein: And you've agreed to forfeit $6 million, and restitution of $9 million?

Shah: Yes, your Honor.

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Judge Stein: Ms. Shah, what did you do?

Shah: Wire fraud, offering services with little to no value. We used interstate telephones and emails. I knew many of the purchasers were over the age of 55. I am so sorry.

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