OMAHA- Federal prosecutors filed documents this week seeking six months in prison and two years of supervised release for Fortenberry.

Fortenberry’s attorneys, in a filing of their own, argued that he should spend no time behind bars, face no fine and spend one year on federal probation.

They argued that Fortenberry has no criminal record, is too old to serve time in prison and has paid a hefty price in diminished public standing from his conviction and resignation from office.

Prosecutors, in contrast, say the former congressman has shown no remorse for lying to or misleading federal investigators since a federal jury convicted him in March.

“For his pattern of choosing hubris over honesty and for the trampled public trust…, a meaningful term of imprisonment is appropriate and necessary,” they wrote.

Prosecutors also want Fortenberry to perform 150 hours of community service and pay a $300 fee.

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