that's because jax johnson thought it was the normal way of doing business. that's what you learn if you listen to the recordings. he could have been a road model for integrity but he chose to be a poster child for trupgs. >> rod roth stein added that johnson's sentence could have been 14 years in federal prison. instead it was cut almost in half because johnson cooperated and the u.s. attorney stressed that this investigation into corruption in prince george's county continues. that's the latest from the federal courthouse. back to you. >> thank you, chris. >>> the scandal rocked prince george's county and leaders in office are reacting to the sentence. darcy spencer continues our team coverage now in upper marlboro. >> reporter: i can tell you this is the last thing that prince george's county leaders wanted to talk about too but the former leader of this county is going to federal prison for seven years. they had to say something. what they said is that jack johnson and his administration is part of the past and they are focusing on moving forward. the pri