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Former Orlando Commissioner Gets 22 Months in Prison

She pleaded no contest to a count of receipt of unlawful compensation for official behavior and seven other counts.

Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 | Updated 9:20 PM EDT

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Former Orange County Commissioner Mildred Fernandez has been sentenced to 22 months in prison in her corruption case.

A judge sentenced Fernandez Thursday. She pleaded no contest last fall to a count of receipt of unlawful compensation for official behavior and seven other counts.

The other counts included acceptance of illegal campaign contributions and certifying a false campaign finance report. She could have received up to 15 years in prison.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Fernandez's attorney argued during a hearing Thursday that Fernandez was entrapped by law enforcement officers. He also said Fernandez suffers from a stress-related blood-pressure condition and that any jail or prison sentence could be a death sentence.