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evidenceevidencedocument2015 Federal TrialPlea agreementStephen Silva's plea agreement described conditional protection for cooperation information, consequences of breach, and the court's control over sentencing. Silva understood that truthful testimony offered his best sentencing chance, while breach could cost him the expected cooperation benefit and allow his statements to be used against him.
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Stephen Silva's plea agreement described conditional protection for cooperation information, consequences of breach, and the court's control over sentencing. Silva understood that truthful testimony offered his best sentencing chance, while breach could cost him the expected cooperation benefit and allow his statements to be used against him.

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Chakravarty revisited the agreement to address Silva's cooperation incentives, emphasizing truthful testimony, consequences of breach, and the court's sentencing authority.

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