As the two men got in a waiting SUV, University City resident Ruth Tannenbaum shouted, “I voted for you, and you betrayed me!”

Tannenbaum had been waiting outside the courthouse for Stenger.

Another man, who declined to identify himself other than as a county employee, had crafted a cardboard sign that said “Steve Crook Stinker.” He missed Stenger’s arrival in court, however, and said he had to leave, offering his sign to a reporter.

Federal officials said they will continue to hold public office-holders accountable.

“The events of this week … should send a message that the Department of Justice and federal law enforcement will not tolerate public corruption at any level of government,” Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Reginald Harris said in a statement. “The people deserve and are entitled to honest services, and trust in their elected officials. And when those elected officials abuse the people’s trust, they will be held accountable and there will be consequences.”