Breaking: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Former Gov. Bob McDonnell in Bribery Case

McDonnell’s Bribery Conviction Overturned in Unanimous Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court has just overturned the federal bribery conviction of former governor Bob McDonnell. The Virginia Republican and his wife had accepted a stream of gifts, loans, and other benefits totaling $177,000 from a Virginia businessman.

The justices ordered a retrial and vacated the jury instructions.

 

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