Where is tom delay today

Related Stories. Already a print subscriber? Go here to link your subscription. Need help? Visit our Help Center. Go here to connect your wallet. November 24, — Is convicted of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering. January 10, — Is sentenced to three years in prison for the conspiracy charge and five years for the money laundering charge. But, the judge will allow DeLay to serve 10 years probation with community service on the laundering charge in lieu of the prison sentence, and the two sentences will be served concurrently.

DeLay remains free on bond while he appeals his conviction. You must be logged in to post a comment. By CNN Newsource. DeLay, once one of the most powerful members of the U. House of Representatives, could have faced life in prison. Under Texas law, candidates cannot use private funds for campaigns. The prosecution alleged that it was part of a strategy to ensure that Republicans were in charge of drawing the Texas district map that would favor the GOP in Washington.

Republicans won the majority in the Texas House of Representatives in for the first time since the Civil war period. DeLay's sentencing comes at the start of the year that is once again expected to feature a redistricting bloodbath as Republicans and Democrats fight over how to draw congressional and district boundaries. DeLay blamed Democrats and a "rogue" Texas district attorney for indicting him so that he would be removed from his powerful position in Congress.

The former No. That same year, his former deputy chief of staff, Tony Rudy, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and corruption charges, further damaging the congressman's reputation.