Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman and former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy are facing jail sentences for bribery and corruption while their attorneys prepare an appealWashington (EON) - Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman and former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy are facing jail sentences for bribery and corruption while their attorneys prepare an appeal.

The judge stated that the case damaged public trust in state government. The sentence came out for Siegelman on Thursday putting him in federal prison for a period of 7 years. Scrushy got almost 9 years for his sentence.

Both of the men were immediately taken into custody without even being able to talk to their family members.

U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller made the ruling as Siegeman’s attorney David McDonald is preparing an emergency appeal.

The attorney stated that there was no need to immediately take them into custody. Attorney Vince Kilborn is expected to appeal the convictions of both men.