Thomas Tholen, 54, knew that his cousin, Roger Bergendorff, 57, had possession of ricin, a biological toxin. Thomas Tholen failed to report that Bergendorff had an illegal substance so he was sentenced to 2 years of probation. Tholen also has to pay $500 as a fine.

Roger Bergendorff, 57, pleaded guilty to possessing ricin and was sentenced on Nov. 3. This is an old story and the background can be found at the link on Thomas Tholen & Roger Bergendorff.

Updated Mon., Nov. 17.
Roger Bergendorff has been sentenced in court on Mon., Nov. 17. Roger Bergendorff tried to exonerate himself by telling the court of his woes with his health, addictions, depression and broken affair. Bergendorff said he made the ricin as an outlet for his anger. Posession of ricin is a federal crime and Roger Bergendorff was sentenced to 3 and 1/2 years in prison. In addition, Bergendorff was fined $7500. The story on Roger Bergendorff in the courtroom is at the link.

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This entry was posted on Monday, November 17th, 2008 at 9:02 pm and is filed under News.