Detroit (WWJ/AP)  -- Kwame Kilpatrick was sent off to jail for four months on Tuesday for his part in a sex-and-text scandal and was given a tongue-lashing by the judge, who chastised the disgraced ex-mayor for his arrogance and disregard for the rule of law.

The sentencing before Wayne County Circuit Judge David Groner served as the finale to the scandal that destroyed Kilpatrick's reign at Detroit City Hall and threw local government into disarray for months.

"At a time when this city needed transparency, accountability and responsibility, you exhibited hubris and privilege at the expense of the city,'' said Groner, who ordered the sentence during a lengthy afternoon hearing.

He ruled that Kilpatrick not be given an opportunity for early release.

But county sheriff's spokesman John Roach said in a statement shortly after the sentence that Groner didn't have the authority to order Kilpatrick not receive time off for good behavior.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy agreed, telling reporters that Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans could grant Kilpatrick "good time" credits if he is well behaved while in jail.

That start of the sentencing was delayed by almost 45 minutes as Judge Groner talked with attorneys behind closed doors. After the sentencing proceedings began, both attorneys and prosecutors were arguing over sentencing guidelines over the obstruction charges.

In addition to $1 million dollars in fines that was agreed to under the plea deal, Wayne County prosecutors also asked the judge to have Kilpatrick pay an additional $22 thousand dollars for what they call unique costs related to the case.

Among them was money spent to change doors on offices, so only a few people had access to the text messages. Assistant prosecutor Bob Moran says the prosecutor's spent well over $400 thousand dollars on the case.

As part of the sentencing package, the judge said he received 17 letters in support of former mayor Kilpatrick.

Tuesday's hearing was moved to a larger courtroom to accommodate the media and spectators. 

While the former mayor waited in the courtroom for proceedings to begin, he was seen smiling and talking with his wife Carlita, his pastor, and other family members.  But once the hearing began, Kilpatrick's demeanor changed. At times, he was seen burying his head in his hands.

At just about 5 p.m., Kilpatrick exited to courtroom to sounds support. Shouts of "We love you, Mayor!" "You can do it!" "Stand strong!" "We've got your back, Kwame," were heard as the former mayor was taken in for booking.

Kilpatrick was not allowed to kiss his wife goodbye as he left.

Following the sentencing, WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting spoke with Detroiters reacting to this final chapter in the text message scandal.

Joanne Weir said she's ready for the focus to move along, away from the story of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, "I think it's too much of a story -- it is just riduculous," Weir said. "It just should be just like any other person," she said.

Hot dog vendor Chris Whittaker said all that's left now is to move forward, "I'm not against the mayor ... but what he's done, I am against," he said. "He was the leader of our city and some of the things he'd done was just not right."

Kilpatrick will not get any special treatment when he reports to the Wayne County Jail in downtown Detroit.

If he is booked in time for Tuesday dinner at the jail, Kilpatrick will be served a regular prisoner meal: beef pot pie with gravy, three-bean salad, strawberry Jell-o with fruit coctail, a dinner roll and milk or fruit punch.

Sheriff Evans said Monday Kilpatrick will not mix with other inmates.  Instead the mayor will stay in his 15 feet by ten feet cell 23 hours a day.  Kilpatrick will have one hour for recreation each day. 

His cell has a toilet and shower. There's no television, but Kilpatrick is permitted to bring his own so long as he leaves it behind when he is released. Photos, video of Kilpatrick's cell.

Kilpatrick will be billed for his stay at $60 a day.

In September, Kilpatrick agreed to plead guilty to an obstruction of justice charge as part of a plea deal.  Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Kilpatrick and his former Chief of Staff Christine Beatty with obstruction of justice, misconduct and perjury after they allegedly lied during a civil trial in August 2007.  

As part of the agreement, Kilpatrick will spend 120 days in jail and pay one million dollars in fines.  After spending his time in jail, Kilpatrick will be on probation for five years and can't run for elected office. 

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