Federal judge to sentence former Birmingham mayor convicted in bribery conspiracy

Judge to sentence Birmingham ex-mayor for bribery

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford is due in court to find out how long he will go to federal prison for taking some $235,000 in bribes.

U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler ordered Langford to be in court Friday for sentencing. He was convicted on 60 felony counts in October and removed from office.

Prosecutors are asking the judge to send the 63-year-old Langford to prison for at least 24 years. They argue he hasn’t shown any remorse.

The defense is hoping for a light sentence.

Two men who admitted bribing Langford while he was president of the Jefferson County Commission already have been sentenced to prison for at least four years each.