Four months after he was found guilty of 11 counts of corruption, former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell was sentenced to just two years in federal prison today. The sentence was far lower than the six and half years sought by prosecutors.

From the Washington Post:

U.S. District Judge James R. Spencer said he was moved by the outpouring of support for McDonnell, the governor's military service, and the facts of the case, though he could not ignore the jury's verdict.

"A price must be paid," Spencer said. "Unlike Pontius Pilate, I can't wash my hands of it all. A meaningful sentence must be imposed."

McDonnell, who is expected to appeal, was ordered to report to prison on February 9.

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