Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday morning, according to the Associated Press.

Nagin, who was mayor when Hurricane Katrina struck the city, was convicted on 20 charges of bribery, money laundering and fraud in February. Judge Helen Ginger Berrigan delivered the sentence.

Nagin sentenced to 120 months. — Mike Perlstein (@MikePerlstein) July 9, 2014

Berrigan: Nagin is a great family man, but "strong deterrent" needed with sentence. — Mike Perlstein (@MikePerlstein) July 9, 2014

Nagin's 10-year sentence means he is eligible for release in 8 1/2 years. Big break from what he could have received. — Mike Perlstein (@MikePerlstein) July 9, 2014

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