“The Hammer” In The Slammer: Tom Delay Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison

AP is reporting that Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay has been sentenced to three years in prison on conspiracy charges. In November, Delay was also convicted on money laundering charges for violating Texas law when he used corporate donations to support his hand-picked Republican candidates.

The punishment could have ranged between probation and at least 10 years in prison, what prosecutors sought. Delay argued that a long sentence is an unacceptable criminalization of politics and is expected to appeal the sentence.

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