 Despite these future disclosers which would support Rabbi Balkany, on November 10, 2010, Balkany was found guilty of all charges.On February 18, 2011 he was sentenced to four years in prison.Manhattan federal Judge Denise Cote called Balkany's "lack of contrition, remorse and acceptance of responsibility ... profound", but gave out a sentence that was less than the seven-plus years recommended under federal guidelines, citing Balkany's "lifetime of good works" and the "generosity of spirit" attested to in 87 letters of support.