IF Ford is found guilty ... then what?

The jury is still deliberating, considering all five counts against John Ford.

The jurors aren't even supposed to consider possible punishment when they're coming up with a verdict. "The question of punishment should never be considered by the jury in deciding the case. If the defendant is convicted the matter of punishment is for the judge to determine," the judge told the jurors yesterday.

But here are the possible punishments if there is a conviction:

Count 1: Extortion: Not more than 20 years, not more than $250,000 fine
Count 2: Bribery: Not more than 10 years, not more than $250,000 fine
Counts 3,4 and 5: Witness Intimidation: Not more than 10 years, not more than $250,000 fine on each of those counts.