Former Bachmann Aide Sentenced for Alleged Theft

A former legislative assistant to U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann was sentenced Monday for his role in an alleged theft case in June, according to a Star Tribune report.

Javier Sanchez was sentenced to complete 32 hours of community service by mid-December, a Washington D.C. Superior Court judge ruled. He reached a “deferred prosecution with the government after pleading not guilty to the misdemeanor theft charge last month,” The Hill reported Monday, Aug. 26.

After his arrest, Sanchez “was fired from Bachmann's employ,” according to the Star Tribune report.

The Hill previously shared a July statement from Capitol Police about the incident:

“'Earlier this year the United States Capitol Police was apprised of thefts that occurred in the Rayburn House Office Building,' spokesperson Shennell Antro told The Hill in a statement. 'The USCP conducted an investigation and were able to identify a subject. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 37 year old Javier Sanchez of Virginia. The arrest took place on 7/11/2013. Sanchez has been charged with Theft II.'”

Editor’s note: Chris Steller contributed to this post.