Verdict just reached in McDonnell trial

Last edited Thu Sep 4, 2014, 03:21 PM - Edit history (3)

No word yet, but I'll edit as info comes in.

Edit 1:

The McDonnells are now gathering with their lawyers to hear the verdict of the jury in the federal corruption trial of the former Virginia governor and his wife.


Verdict expected in court shortly

After 17 and a half hours of deliberations, the jurors in the McDonnell trial have reached a verdict.

The verdict is expected to be read in court shortly. The decision will bring to a close a trial that seemed to grip the nation since it began in July with the shocking revelation by defense attorneys that the McDonnells’ marriage was shattered, and that would be a core element of their attempt to beat the charges.

The proceedings that followed over the next five weeks at times resembled a soap opera, as the McDonnells endured a humiliating dissection of their relationship amid unflattering allegations about the lavish lifestyle supplied by businessman Jonnie R. Williams Sr. Jurors heard from 67 witnesses, including Williams and the former governor, who took the stand in his own defense for nearly 24 hours over several days.

From WAPO

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/liveblog-live/liveblog/live-updates-jury-reaches-verdict-in-mcdonnell-corruption-trial/?hpid=z1


Edit 2:

Bob and Maureen McDonnell found guilty on at least one corruption charge (so far)

Edit 3:

Bob guilty on 11 counts of corruption, Maureen 8 counts of corruption.

Edit 4: Both are not guilty on the falsify loan documents. Both are guilty of honest services wire fraud. Wife guilty of obstruction of justice.

Final edit:

"With no fanfare, U.S. District Judge James R. Spencer set sentencing for Jan. 6 at 10 a.m.

Robert McDonnell, who sobbed throughout the proceeding, walked out with his head down. Maureen McDonnell hugged a friend at length in the aisle of the court."