Former Lawmaker Sentenced to 5 Years In Prison

Former Rep. Corrine Brown (D-FL) was sentenced to five years in federal prison for fraud and tax crimes that included raising about $800,000 for a sham charity, the Florida Times-Union reports.

Said U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan: “This is a sad day for everyone. I was impressed with all the outpouring of support for you, and I think it’s a tribute to all the work you’ve done over the years. That’s what makes this all the more tragic.”