Former Cincinnati council member P.G. Sittenfeld sentenced to 16 months in prison by federal judge
Former Cincinnati City Councilmember P.G. Sittenfeld has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison after being found guilty of bribery and attempted extortion charges. Sittenfeld was accused of accepting $40,000 in campaign donations in exchange for his support of a development project. The judge emphasized the importance of holding public officials accountable for corrupt behavior. Sittenfeld plans to appeal the sentence.