This Southern District of New York case is about insider trading, with a twist. Cunniffe promised Robert that he would use the insider tips to enrich them both with a 50/50 profit split. Utilizing his options trading expertise, Cuniffe provided the money for the trades, then would report back to Robert with their earnings (winnings). Sean's defense team subpoenaed Robert but government prosecutors said that they would not provide Robert with immunity if he testified. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison, the longest prison term for a person who received NO money in an insider trading case.

Source: Forbes April 27, 2018 13:52 UTC