Here are reactions from some others who decided to convict Fumo, who also was fined $411,000, was ordered to pay restitution of nearly $2 million and will serve three years' supervised release after he's let out - possibly in less than four years, with good behavior:
* Juror Greg Brecker, Souderton, Montgomery County: "At first I was a little surprised, but that was only because it was less than what I'd been hearing.
"I think it's fair. I trust Judge Ronald Buckwalter's judgment. I think he gave a just sentence without all of the political colorings playing a role."
_ Juror Myrna Devoren, Haverford, Delaware County: "I was checking the live blogs [Tuesday] and anticipating what the sentence would be. I was really surprised at the 55-month sentence. It was baffling because I thought it would be closer to the guidelines [10 to 13 years].
"I thought because of all the good work he [Fumo] did, the judge would only give him around 10 [years], so I was surprised when it was less than that."
_ Alternate Jane Fiorelli, Mount Bethel, Northampton County: "I felt it [the trial] was a waste of taxpayers' dollars to let it go on that long. I don't think it's fair. He [Fumo] thought he was entitled to everything. There was never an apology. I don't think he ever showed any remorse.
"I'm very disappointed in Judge Buckwalter. I never would have thought he would give a sentence that lean. I understand [Fumo is] sick, but there's a saying: 'You do the crime, you do the time.' " *
