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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) and his wife were formally charged
Tuesday on 14 counts related to corruption. The couple allegedly accepted
lavish gifts — including shopping sprees and private plane rides — in exchange
for helping a Richmond-area businessman further his interests. In one
exchange detailed in the indictment, McDonnell’s wife allegedly described
the couple’s serious credit card debt to the benefactor, a dietary supplement
executive. The former governor has apologized and returned more than
$120,000 to Williams, but maintained his innocence. He called the corruption
allegations “false” and an “unjust overreach of the federal government.”
The scandal may preclude McDonnell from holding another high office.
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