NEW YORK: Conservative Indian-American author Dinesh D'Souza, who pleaded guilty to violating federal campaign laws, has asked a judge to sentence him to probation and community service instead of a prison term, saying he is "disgraced and humiliated" by his actions.

D'Souza, 53, had changed his plea to guilty in May this year to charges brought by Manhattan's top federal prosecutor India-born Preet Bharara that he made two close associates to contribute $10,000 each to the senate campaign of Republican Wendy Long in 2012 with the understanding that he would reimburse them for their contributions.

D'Souza admitted that he knew that what he was doing was wrong and something the law forbids. Maruti to Start Paying Royalty to Parent Company in Indian Rupee. India Lodges Protest With Pakistan Over Ceasefire Violations.

The Mumbai-native faces a maximum sentence of two years in prison but according to his plea agreement with prosecutors, the advisory sentencing guidelines call for a term in the range of 10 to 16 months when he is sentenced on September 23.

Apart from being charged with one count of causing to make $20,000 in illegal campaign contributions to Long's campaign. According to the Election Act, campaign contributions from any individual to any one candidate were limited to $5,000.

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Source: PTI