Virginia Gov. Guilty

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014, US News

Gov. McDonnell convicted by jury

Bob McDonnell, former Virginia governor, convicted of 11 counts relating to fraud.

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