Firstly, the defendant got the 8 months that the prosecution sought. The judge decided to suspend the sentence - as judges are wont to do when the circumstances are in the best interests of all involved.
By suspending the sentence, the defendant is able to continue working and pay his obligation. Also, a suspension does not absolve the defendant = meaning if he gets in the slightest bit of trouble the sentence is activated.
This is not to minimize the danger/inconvenience his actions caused, but there’s a lot more here than meets the eye.
Let’s let the judges do their job. And let’s respect the independence of the judiciary and a sovereign nation.