© Kris Connor/Getty ImagesWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 25: Representative Corrine Brown(D-FL) speaks during the Stars For Trayvon: A Fundraiser at Shadowroom on April 25, 2012 in Washington, DC.
Former Florida Democratic Rep. Corrine Brown was sentenced to five years in federal prison Monday on number of charges including tax fraud and tax crimes.
A judge sentenced Brown to five years in prison and a 3-year supervised release. Brown will be forced to surrender to authorities sometime after Jan. 8., according to
CBS 47.
The jury convicted Brown of stealing money from a fake charity, One Door For Education. The "charity" was supposed to give scholarships to children who could not afford school but instead the Democratic congresswoman used the donations to go on trips and purchase expensive items. She also used the money to host parties.
Brown was seen praying with a group of supporters before her hearing, knowing she was facing life in prison.
Brown's attorney was pleading for a probation deal to avoid jail time, but the judge slapped Brown with five years behind bars.
Comment: 5 years seems like a slap on the wrist considering Brown was facing 18 fraud counts which could have put her behind bars for the rest of her life (maxium 277 years). See
Former Florida Democratic Rep Corrine Brown pleads for mercy after being convicted of stealing funds from children's charity, where we read:
Just to let you know how bad Brown really was, more than $800K was deposited into the One Door for Education, the Virginia-based "charitable foundation," but only $1,200 went to charity. Over $200K went to NFL tickets, luxury vacations, plane tickets and lavish events, but she wants mercy and compassion. Give me a break!
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I don't care about the good she did, that didn't get her in trouble with the law. She's a crook and isn't remotely remorseful for all of her illegal activities. She needs the max so that other politicians understand that if you betray us and have the audacity to even manipulate a charity fund for children, you will be punished.
Five years would be far more lenient than she deserves, but I doubt she will serve even one day behind bars. She knows all too well how to manipulate the system, as she has proven by refusing to admit her guilt or show any remorse. In her mind, she honestly believes she has done no wrong.
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Comment: 5 years seems like a slap on the wrist considering Brown was facing 18 fraud counts which could have put her behind bars for the rest of her life (maxium 277 years). See Former Florida Democratic Rep Corrine Brown pleads for mercy after being convicted of stealing funds from children's charity, where we read: See also: