Associated Press - November 25, 2008

Michael Bergman pleaded guilty in September and was sentenced Monday on one count of recklessly risking another person with HIV infection.

Bergman was arrested in February, and authorities initially said at least five men and women were potentially exposed to HIV. But prosecutors say no other victims have come forward. Bergman's ex-girlfriend has not contracted HIV.

Bergman and the woman met on the Internet and began a relationship in December. He told authorities and testified in court that he was addicted to sex, drugs and alcohol.

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