Oh man, I almost feel like my life has been a bit boring since the case with the former Korean Air "nut rage" executive was settled. Fortunately Richard Anderson and Akbar Al Baker came along to be our new "nutty" executives, and have kept us amused over the past couple of months. I’ve written extensively…
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I know nothing about the Korean justice system, and next to nothing about Korean politics and/or the families that control so much of the country. However, I think the main point is the damage that she and her family have suffered to their public image. I would've preferred that she remain in jail for the length of her sentence, but for someone like her (and her family) the public shame and embarrassment may be enough. Plus, the F/A or purser (can't remember which, the FT thread has some updates) is suing them in the US, where the family has little, if any, ability to influence the courts, so they may still have to pay a significant financial penalty before we hear the ends of this.
Brian L. says: "I would’ve preferred that she remain in jail for the length of her sentence, but for someone like her (and her family) the public shame and embarrassment may be enough."
I think you have this all backwards. People with this much power and this many connections have an extremely high tolerance for shameful actions. That's how they end up in these situations in the first place.
Will she be able to come to the U.S. again because now she has a criminal conviction will US Immigration deem her morale character to not be what is desired to allow entry?
@Vicky She will have no problem coming to the states. She won't be able to enter the U.S. under visa waiver program, but given her family's financial background she will have very little problem getting the U.S. visa IMHO.
I think a post about Heather Cho (possibly) getting her job back is due 😉
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150617001121