NEW ORLEANS — Former St. John the Baptist Parish President Bill Hubbard was sentenced to 42 months in prison at federal court in New Orleans this morning.

Hubbard’s sentence also includes three years probation and a $50,000 fine.

Hubbard, who resigned from the parish office in September 2009, pled guilty to bribery charges on Sept. 25, 2009, and his sentencing was supposed to take place early last year. But because of his ongoing cooperation with investigators, his sentencing date was pushed back several times.

Said U.S. Attorney Jim Letten, “Today’s federal prison sentence imposed on former St. John Parish President Bill Hubbard reflects recognition of his corrupt conduct and violation of trust as a public official. It also reflects recognition of the recommended sentencing guidelines by the government and the court as well as Mr. Hubbard’s continuing cooperation in this and other corruption investigations. It is important that the public understands that the investigation which yielded Mr. Hubbard’s conviction continues and that we will make every effort to address public corruption where ever we find it.”

Hubbard’s sentence also included 250 hours of community service in St. John Parish.