A California man has been sentenced to nearly 3 1/2 years in prison for his involvement in a scheme that assisted pregnant Chinese women in traveling to the United States to give birth to babies who would automatically become American citizens. The man, along with his estranged wife, was convicted of conspiracy and money laundering for operating a company called USA Happy Baby.
The man, who was given a 41-month prison term, was taken into custody immediately after the sentencing. The judge considered his responsibilities as a caretaker for his elderly parents and his teenage son in determining the sentence.
