Gov. McDonnell convicted by jury
- McDonnell and his wife were indicted in Jan. ‘14.
- They pleaded not guilty to fraud and other charges.
- They accepted $140k in gifts from a businessman.
- McDonnell promoted the business using his power as Gov.
- A jury convicted McDonnell of 11 counts and his wife of 9.
- Sentencing is in Jan ‘15. McDonnell is expected to appeal.
- Legal experts say they will not get the maximum penalty.