Events in the news this week.

Sentencing is scheduled for Monday for Orange County Democratic activist and businessman Stuart Karl, who pleaded guilty in August to conspiring to violate federal laws limiting political contributions. Karl was indicted June 9 after employees of his home video company told federal investigators that Karl had reimbursed them in cash for contributions made in their names to political candidates in 1984 and 1986. Those candidates included former Democratic presidential candidate Gary Hart and congressional candidates in six states.

Under the terms of his plea bargain, Karl could be fined up to $350,100 and could be subject to probation for up to six years, but will not go to prison. In return, he agreed to cooperate with an ongoing federal investigation into the matter. Karl’s company, Karl Home Video, made a fortune by producing actress Jane Fonda’s exercise videos.