Socialite Couple Given Prison Terms in Fraud
SANTA ANA —
Danny and Susie Hernandez, a Mission Viejo society couple who illegally amassed a $9-million fortune and flaunted a lifestyle that became the talk of Orange County, were each sentenced to prison terms Friday for their roles in a scheme to skim precious metals.
Danny Hernandez received a 71-month sentence, much less than prosecutors wanted. His wife, Susie, who had sought to serve her sentence at home, was given 16 months in federal prison.
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