Karen Finley, the former CEO of red light camera company Redflex, was sentenced to 14 months federal prison Thursday. She plead guilty to attempting to bribe Columbus public officials.

Karen Finley, the former CEO of red light camera company Redflex, was sentenced to 14 months federal prison Thursday. She plead guilty to attempting to bribe Columbus public officials.

Redflex had the contract for Columbus red light cameras until it was terminated by the city after 2015's bribery charges.

"Ms. Finley actually cooperated with the United States in the prosecution of others, so the sentence of 14 months did reflect the United States advocacy for a somewhat reduced sentence," said U.S. Attorney Ben Glassman Thursday.

In an plea deal released by the Federal Court June 2015, Finley admitted to bribery and fraud. In a separate case, Finley admitted to funneling gifts of golf trips, hotels, meal and other graft to Chicago officials over a nine-year-period.

The sentencing comes after former Columbus lobbyist John Raphael pled guilty to interference with commerce – an extortion charge - in federal court last October. Court records show that Raphael asked Redflex officials for campaign contributions that he said were needed to acquire and expand their contract with the city of Columbus.

Federal officials say $70,000 was funneled through Raphael, as well as state and county Democratic parties to the campaigns of several Columbus elected officials. The public officials and party officials have denied any knowledge of Raphael’s actions

According to federal documents, the bribes started in 2005 when Redflex obtained the sole contract with Columbus for red light enforcement. Redflex was the exclusive vendor of red light cameras in the city of Columbus. Federal court documents add that Redflex’s contract was extended in 2009 when more bribes were attempted and made. The contract was then expanded in 2010.

Raphael admitted his role in a conduit campaign donations. He used his friends and family to donate to the Ohio Democratic Party and elected officials in Columbus and Cincinnati, in violation of federal law.

In addition, two Redflex officials have also pled guilty to taking part in the bribes as well. In addition to Finley, Redflex Vice President Aaron Rosenberg pled guilty in February 2014 to conspiracy to commit bribery and a wire fraud charge. He was placed on probation and 2014 and completed that probation.