Kristin Ruggiero will spend 7 to 14 years in state prison for what police say was part of a years-long ploy to use the criminal justice system against her ex-husband, who was thrown in jail and nearly lost his career during a bitter divorce.
Judge Kenneth McHugh said Ruggiero's attempt to set up her ex-husband and use the legal system as a weapon was unlike any other case he has seen. Here are some of his remarks.
This case had nothing to do with money. At all.
SBrown8386 1 month ago
My ex lied in family court and they believed her. Now I know how she got away with it!
She got over $220K. It's all about the money.
alanbcote 1 year ago