Comment by simoncion

> His conviction was entirely on the basis of insider trading.

Insider trading charges are to high-flying executive-types as "Based on my training and experience, I detected the distinct odor of cannabis on the suspect's person" is to folks who are committing the crime of walking while black near an officer with something to prove.

Seriously, these regs are very, very vague and open-ended, and a ton of deference is given to the SEC.