Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was sentenced on Thursday to 3 years in prison for a children's book scam that funneled money into her campaign coffers for personal use.
Outside court, U.S. Attorney Robert Hur lashed out at defense lawyers, saying they wrongly characterized Pugh's crimes as victim-less.
"The victims in a case like this … are all of us, the people and the city of Baltimore, the taxpayers who expect, and they should expect, and they should demand, integrity," said Hur, the region's lead federal prosecutor. Even though Judge Chasanow sentenced Pugh to less than the 57 months sought by prosecutors, Hur said three years was within sentencing guidelines and"should serve as a strong message and I hope a deterrent to anyone in public life who is thinking about using their public office for personal gain.
"I just want to apologize to the citizens, to young people, to partners, my friends — everyone I've offended, everyone I've hurt and the city's image, by pleading guilty and being a part of all of this that had led me here today," Pugh said."It's created such a ringing negativity on our city. And I know better who I am. But also I know here I am right now. And I accept responsibility. I accept total responsibility.
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