Former Democratic Congresswoman Corrine Brown Sentenced To Five Years In Prison!

OOOOOH sweet mother of justice!

First, a quick rundown. Corrine Brown is the former Democratic congresswoman who raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a sham charity and used it for personal expenses. She was found guilty of 18 of 22 charges in her federal fraud trial.  The charity was supposed to give poor students scholarships, but in reality, it was just one giant slush fund.

Her sentencing hearing was last month. Her attorney, James Smith, wrote in a memo that Brown shouldn’t go to prison, because she’s actually a good, sweet person who has done so much good for the community. You know. Besides using their scholarship money for herself. James also mentioned that Brown has like, 102 diagnoses, including recent memory loss. Brown– someone who would still be serving in Congress if she could– has apparently been experiencing “memory loss.” Let that sink in.

Also, her supporters think this is about racism.

Terry Napoleon Gilliam says made this poster of support for #CorrineBrown. She believes this is about “discrimination and racism.” @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/b1ucTpJ4mo

— Tenikka Smith Hughes (@TenikkaANjax) December 4, 2017

Um no. This is ACTUALLY about setting up a sham charity and using the money to fund your cushy life, but thanks for playing!

ANYWHO. The big news. Today was her sentencing!

#CorrineBrown courtroom is now open. Mad rush for the doors. Brown, Ronnie Simmons & Carla Wiley will be sentenced this morning https://t.co/RdHdgWgitY @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/RBQu6f33nc

— Jenna Bourne (@jennaANjax) December 4, 2017

#BREAKING: Judge sentences Carla Wiley to 21 months in prison, 3-year supervised release for her part in #CorrineBrown fraud case

— ActionNewsJax (@ActionNewsJax) December 4, 2017

#CorrineBrown's former Chief of Staff Ronnie Simmons sentenced to 48 months in jail for conspiracy to commit mail/wire fraud & theft of government funds. Will voluntarily surrender at a later date.

— ActionNewsJax (@ActionNewsJax) December 4, 2017

Keep in mind, they both pleaded. Brown did not.

And HER fate?

They’re locking her up! FIVE YEARS YOU GUYS.

#BREAKING: #Florida judge sentences #CorrineBrown to 5 years in prison, 3-year supervised release in federal fraud case

— ActionNewsJax (@ActionNewsJax) December 4, 2017

BREAKING: #Florida judge sentences former Congresswoman #CorrineBrown to 5 years in prison, 3-year supervised release. pic.twitter.com/2Sygk6BjzB

— ActionNewsJax (@ActionNewsJax) December 4, 2017

#CorrineBrown ordered to serve 5 years in prison. Will surrender voluntarily no sooner than Jan. 8, 2018

— ActionNewsJax (@ActionNewsJax) December 4, 2017

SWEET JUSTICE. Bring on the perp walk!