Rodger Stone Sentenced To 40 Months In Prison

Roger Stone, President Trump's longtime friend and associate, faces sentencing today following his conviction on seven felony charges, including lying to Congress and obstructing House and FBI investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Jackson denounces Stone's actions as she delivers sentence

Judge Amy Berman Jackson defended the congressional investigation into Russian interference and the prosecution of Roger Stone’s case.

“There was nothing unfair, phony or disgraceful about the investigation or the prosecution,” Jackson said. “Witnesses do not get to decide for themselves whether Congress is entitled to the facts.”

She also argued Stone’s disregard for the truth should worry all those who care about American democracy.

“The dismay and disgust at the defendant’s belligerence should transcend party,” Jackson said.

The former Trump associate will also be required to pay a $20,000 fine.

As she delivered her sentence, Judge Amy Berman Jackson delivered a defense of facts, accusing Roger Stone of disregarding them in his case.

“The truth still exists. The truth still matters,” Jackson said. “Roger Stone’s insistence that it doesn’t, his pride in his own lies are a threat to the very foundation of this democracy.”

Despite America’s current divisions, Jackson said that the condemnation of Stone’s disregard for the truth “should transcend both parties.”