Prosecutors in former governor John Rowland’s corruption case are again asking the judge to award a sentence of around four years.
Judge Janet Bond Arterton will decide next month how long Rowland should serve for his conviction in a campaign fraud conspiracy case. Rowland’s lawyers have argued that it would be possible to punish their client with only fines and probation, because the case did not involve the corruption of elected officials.
But in a written argument, prosecutors call for a custodial sentence, pointing out that Rowland has a previous corruption conviction, and he has refused to accept responsibility for his actions.
This report includes information from The Associated Press.
