NJ Deli Stock Scandal Nets 21-Month Prison Term for James Patten
James Patten was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for his role in a $100 million stock-manipulation scheme tied to Hometown International, the owner of Your Hometown Deli in Paulsboro, NJ. His co-conspirators have already served their sentences, and Patten faces three years of supervised release and about $5 million in restitution. He had urged no prison time, but the judge cited his prior fraud conviction and ongoing restitution obligations in imposing the sentence.