She was judged unethical, not technically 'illegal'. She can't be jailed for being sneaky, foolish & mean...but that's what the panel found.

Stevens, on the other hand, WAS convicted of something which could lead to jail time...he will no doubt appeal.
   *IF* he is re-elected, the Senate has the option of tossing him out for 'conduct unbecoming', or whatever they call it. The race between him and the mayor of Anchorage is already tight....the betting is that this conviction will cost him reelection.