Former state Senator Stipe gets probation, home detention

<br>(Washington-AP) -- Former state Senator Gene Stipe will not go to prison for his role in a federal campaign finance scandal.<br><br>Stipe was sentenced Friday in Washington, DC, to six months home

Friday, January 30th 2004, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Washington-AP) -- Former state Senator Gene Stipe will not go to prison for his role in a federal campaign finance scandal.

Stipe was sentenced Friday in Washington, DC, to six months home detention, five years probation and 1,000 hours of community service.