Former Cuayhoga County Auditor Frank Russo, who is serving a 22 year prison sentence on corruption charges, is asking a federal judge to reduce his sentence.
Attorneys for the 68-year-old Democrat say Russo has "serious and ongoing medical issues, arising complications and the need for life-saving equipment." Russo pleaded guilty to taking more than 1 million dollars in bribes in exchange for steering county government contracts and hiring political cronies.
