Tom DeLay A Texas judge handed down a three-year prison sentence today to Tom DeLay, former US House Majority Leader . The sentence is a follow-up to a conviction in November of money laundering and conspiracy charges committed in 2002. DeLay, a right-wing Republican , was considered one of the most influential congressman in the history of the United States House of Representatives. The sentence handed down by Judge Pat Priest was originally 8 years behind bars. However, DeLay was allowed to deduct 5 years for the money laundering charge, in exchange for 10 years of community service . DeLay's bail was set at $10,000 while his appeal is pending.
Tom DeLay A Texas judge handed down a three-year prison sentence today to Tom DeLay, former US . The sentence is a follow-up to a conviction in November of and charges committed in 2002. DeLay, a right-wing , was considered one of the most influential congressman in the history of the United States House of Representatives. The sentence handed down by Judge Pat Priest was originally 8 years behind bars. However, DeLay was allowed to deduct 5 years for the money laundering charge, in exchange for 10 years of . DeLay's was set at $10,000 while his appeal is pending.
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