Finally Kiron decided that the best possible punishment would be to leave him behind.
In this case, the rape appears to have been meant as the worst punishment possible.
For greater than 100 plants the possible punishment is up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
But he seemed to suggest that a possible alternative punishment might be in order.
And it does not rule out censure as a possible punishment for the President.
But beyond that lie questions of possible punishment, such as docking a worker a day's pay.
Another possible punishment could be removing him from his committee chairmanship.
That left only two possible punishments, execution or life without possibility of parole.
A decision on a possible punishment was expected later Monday.
It can be taken into account, for example, when we determine the level of possible punishment.