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Saturday, November 16, 2013

NYC psychic gets 5 to15 years in prison for conning clients

(CBS/AP) NEW YORK - Sylvia Mitchell, a New York City psychic convicted of conning clients for tens of thousands of dollars, was sentenced Thursday to 5 to 15 years in prison.

Mitchell must also pay restitution to two victims following her grand larceny conviction last month.

The case explored the line between selling an unusual service and exploiting people's longing to change their lives.

One former client testified she paid more than $120,000 after Mitchell said she'd help rout "negative energy."

Another said Mitchell told her she needed to break her attachment to money and persuaded her to hand over $27,000 to hold. She said Mitchell balked at giving it back but eventually refunded some.  More

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