MIAMI (AP) — A judge on Thursday sentenced a failed South Florida congressional candidate to seven months in prison for campaign finance violations in a case linked to former U.S. Rep. David Rivera.

U.S. District Judge Cecilia Altonaga ordered Justin Lamar Sternad to serve one year of probation after his release and 100 hours of community service. Sternad pleaded guilty last year to campaign finance violations, including accepting illegal contributions and filing false reports.