White-collar crime causes significant harm but punishments are often too light. Fines and prison sentences for corporate criminals and white-collar offenses need to be higher and more consistent to effectively deter criminal acts that hurt thousands of lives and the economy. While sentencing practices are becoming harsher, stronger punishments like longer prison times and higher fines that threaten corporate profits and personal fortunes are needed to discourage white-collar crime.
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