A former Indiana lawmaker who was accused of pushing a bill favoring a casino company in exchange for job promises was sentenced to one year and a day in prison by a federal judge.
In November, the former state representative entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiring to commit fraud. In exchange, he agreed to pay $60,000 in restitution, which is approximately equal to his salary as a legislator. Although prosecutors suggested leniency as part of the plea agreement, he could have received a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
In November, the former state representative entered a guilty plea to charges of conspiring to commit fraud. In exchange, he agreed to pay $60,000 in restitution, which is approximately equal to his salary as a legislator. Although prosecutors suggested leniency as part of the plea agreement, he could have received a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
