Looks like the defendant and the United States are engaged in serious plea talks . . . wonder what the sentence will be like if he pleads guilty. The low end of the federal sentencing guidelines range is 6 months in prison, but that is without an acceptance of responsibility deduction. I don't think he'll even get that, though we can hope.
I hope he sees the inside of a prison cell-- and I hope he draws a judge willing to axe any plea deal that s/he views as too sweet. I'm hoping the judge is willing to give great weight to a few specific 3553(a) factors, mainly deterrence and promotion of respect for the law.
The guy used his position of power to rob from a vulnerable victim-- someone in a wheelchair-- and then tried to cover it up.* That sort of conduct requires a serious penalty, IMO, and prison sends the right message.
*This is only an accusation-- he is innocent until proven/pleading guilty.
If he gets federal time it will probably be in a camp or low security facility.
I would rather see him get a couple of years in a super-max.