Simplify the following text for a Grade 10 native English-speaking person.
Original: Libby 's two and a half year prison sentence was later commuted by President Bush , though the other facet of his sentence ( $ 250,000 fine ) stands until Libby 's appeals were to be considered .
Simplified: Libby 's two and a half year prison sentence was later commuted by President Bush , though the other facet of his sentence ( $ 250,000 fine ) stood and was duly paid .