Fraser Verrusio was convicted in February of three felonies for taking the trip to the first game of the 2003 World Series in New York and failing to report it on his House financial disclosure form.
Verrusio was policy director for the Transportation Committee under Young, who was chairman at the time. The trip was paid for by United Rentals, a construction equipment rental company that wanted Verrusio's help in getting an amendment in a highway bill.
Verrusio faced a longer sentence, but he begged the judge to show mercy. He was sent to the courthouse cell block for 4 1/2 hours.
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