Politics & Government

Former Gov. Bob McDonnell and Wife Plead Not Guilty To Federal Charges

Posted by Jane Lemons

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Former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, entered not guilty pleas Friday in federal court in Richmond to corruption charges stemming from a 14-count indictment.

The state's former first couple face charges related to the gifts scandal that rocked the final months in office for Virginia's 71st governor. The indictment details a list of expensive items the McDonnells were accused of accepting and not disclosing.

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