 He was given a sentence of 7 to 25 years in prison, but served only six days in jail; the sentence was overturned on appeal following allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, as well as judicial and jury bias.One argument resulting from this case was reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981.Flynt made an appearance in a feature film based on the trial, "The People vs. Larry Flynt", playing the judge who sentenced him in that case.