Former Atlanta CFO Sentenced to 3 Years for Corruption and Tax Fraud

Jim Beard's sentencing concludes a decade-long federal investigation into Atlanta City Hall corruption, marking the end of a high-profile probe.

Jim Beard misused city funds for personal luxury expenses and falsified tax returns.
He was ordered to pay $177,197 in restitution and a $10,000 fine.
Beard's actions included unauthorized purchases of machine guns and lavish trips.
The investigation led to the conviction of several top officials from former Mayor Kasim Reed's administration.
Beard's sentence is one of the lighter penalties among those convicted in the probe.