He tried to avoid jail time altogether, and he could have faced up to two decades behind bars.

But when it was all said and done, a judge split the difference and sentenced former Prince George’s County Chief Executive Jack Johnson was to seven years in prison and fined him $100,000 for his role in a massive corruption scandal that ended his career in public service, reports WJLA.

During the hearing, Johnson’s lawyer argued that he should be spared from any prison time since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in April. Prosecutors disputed that contention, arguing that Johnson had been seen playing golf shortly after his apparent diagnosis.

Johnson’s wife, Leslie, will be sentenced for her role in the corruption scandal on Friday. It’s probably worth remembering that she was caught with $79,000 in her underwear after having flushed a $100,000 check down the toilet during a raid of the couple’s house.