NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A month after she admitted to an extramarital affair with her then-bodyguard, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry has pleaded guilty to theft of property.

When Barry first admitted Jan. 31 to having an affair with Sgt. Robert Forrest, she said she planned to stay in office. But on Tuesday she scheduled a news conference and announced she’s leaving the job.

She was sentenced to three years’ probation and a fine after the Tuesday morning plea.

The revelation of the affair derailed the first term of a mayor who was seen a rising star among Democrats.

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