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ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP) — A wealthy attorney who made a name for himself in the nation’s capital before returning home to Maine to run for...

Eliot Cutler, who came close to being elected governor in 2010, sat stone-faced at times in court, but his voice cracked with emotion when he addressed the judge.

"We, like many others, were shocked and outraged that Cutler will spend only nine months in jail for his crimes."

Former Maine gubernatorial candidate to plead guilty and receive 9 months in jail

The former gubernatorial candidate's Thursday court appearance was the first time he had been required to appear in public since his arrest.

The sentencing memorandum describes Cutlers rise to prominence and subsequent fall because of his addiction to pornography.

A wealthy attorney who came close to being elected governor of Maine in 2010 is expected to plead guilty to possessing videos and images of child sexual abuse and to serve nine months in prison, according to a court document.

The former gubernatorial candidate's Thursday court appearance was the first time he had been required to appear in public since his arrest.

A wealthy attorney who made a name for himself in the nation's capital before returning home to Maine to run for governor vowed to seek redemption Thursday after he pleaded guilty to possession of thousands of images of child sexual abuse.

Judge accepts plea deal for Cutler sentence of nine months in jail, sex offender registry for life