Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
U.S. District Judge James R. Spencer said he was moved by the outpouring of support for McDonnell, though he could not ignore the jury’s verdict.
“A price must be paid,” Spencer said. “Unlike Pontius Pilate, I can’t wash my hands of it all. A meaningful sentence must be imposed.”
The penalty is a win for defense attorneys, who had asked that the former governor be sentenced to mere community service even as prosecutors advocated for a prison term stretching longer than a decade. McDonnell will likely spend less time behind bars than he spent holding the state’s highest office; he can reduce his sentence by about 15 percent with good behavior…
Though McDonnell (R) will certainly appeal his conviction, the sentence brings to a close a stunning narrative of politics, greed and family drama that reached a climax in September when McDonnell, 60, and his wife, Maureen, were convicted of public corruption. A jury found unanimously that the couple used the governor’s office to help a wealthy dietary supplement company executive advance his business interests, and in exchange, the businessman gave the McDonnells $177,000 in loans, gifts and luxury goods.
The businessman, Jonnie R. Williams Sr., testified against the McDonnells at trial in exchange for immunity from prosecution. Maureen McDonnell is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 20.
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tracey marie January 6th, 2015 at 16:09
Why the need to bring a biblical reference into your rant Judge, we are secular and you needed to just sentence him, period. He deserved more for his lies, theft and greed
Carla Akins January 6th, 2015 at 16:42
Virginia, it’s Virginia.
Carla Akins January 6th, 2015 at 16:42
Virginia, it’s Virginia.
tracey marie January 6th, 2015 at 16:46
damn, my bad.
tracey marie January 6th, 2015 at 16:46
damn, my bad.
Suzanne McFly January 6th, 2015 at 16:56
That pissed me off too, he made that reference to associate himself and these crooks with the person who killed Jesus? WTF does that self-created association have to do with this case? I think it is just another right wing dog whistle that they have decided to use to associate this crook with Jesus so the idiot religious right nutjobs will vote for him again in 2 years.
tracey marie January 6th, 2015 at 16:09
Why the need to bring a biblical reference into your rant Judge, we are secular and you needed to just sentence him, period. He deserved more for his lies, theft and greed
tracey marie January 6th, 2015 at 17:09
Why the need to bring a biblical reference into your rant Judge, we are secular and you needed to just sentence him, period. He deserved more for his lies, theft and greed
Carla Akins January 6th, 2015 at 17:42
Virginia, it’s Virginia.
tracey marie January 6th, 2015 at 17:46
damn, my bad.
Suzanne McFly January 6th, 2015 at 17:56
That pissed me off too, he made that reference to associate himself and these crooks with the person who killed Jesus? WTF does that self-created association have to do with this case? I think it is just another right wing dog whistle that they have decided to use to associate this crook with Jesus so the idiot religious right nutjobs will vote for him again in 2 years.
William January 6th, 2015 at 16:14
Good luck Bob
William January 6th, 2015 at 17:14
Good luck Bob
Guy Lauten January 6th, 2015 at 16:31
2 Years? At a Club-Fed? When the recommended minimum is 6.5 years. Sure sounds like White People “justice” to me. The judge could probably see himself…
Guy Lauten January 6th, 2015 at 16:31
2 Years? At a Club-Fed? When the recommended minimum is 6.5 years. Sure sounds like White People “justice” to me. The judge could probably see himself…
Guy Lauten January 6th, 2015 at 17:31
2 Years? At a Club-Fed? When the recommended minimum is 6.5 years. Sure sounds like White People “justice” to me. The judge could probably see himself…
Carla Akins January 6th, 2015 at 16:46
I doubt this even makes a ripple, but it should scare the hell out of those currently in office reaping the rewards from their (cough couch) associations. (can you hear me Christie!)
Carla Akins January 6th, 2015 at 17:46
I doubt this even makes a ripple, but it should scare the hell out of those currently in office reaping the rewards from their (cough couch) associations. (can you hear me Christie!)
Suzanne McFly January 6th, 2015 at 16:58
I bet she will get more time than he did. So many don’t like this woman and many see her as a “B” who took advantage of her idiot husband so she can live a life she dreamed of. I never seen a gun being held to the governors head and he seemed complicit in the all of these “deals”, but he will be electable in 2 years if she is his escape goat.
tiredoftea January 6th, 2015 at 17:40
My guess is that Mo was awfully good at “withholding certain marital favors” until Bob gave her whatever she wanted. Now, if only he has strength remaining for the same in prison.
Suzanne McFly January 6th, 2015 at 17:58
I bet she will get more time than he did. So many don’t like this woman and many see her as a “B” who took advantage of her idiot husband so she can live a life she dreamed of. I never seen a gun being held to the governors head and he seemed complicit in the all of these “deals”, but he will be electable in 2 years if she is his escape goat.
tiredoftea January 6th, 2015 at 18:40
My guess is that Mo was awfully good at “withholding certain marital favors” until Bob gave her whatever she wanted. Now, if only he has strength remaining for the same in prison.
StoneyCurtisll January 6th, 2015 at 17:17
One good thing about McDonnell’s conviction is he will have to serve the full sentence under federal guidelines.
StoneyCurtisll January 6th, 2015 at 18:17
One good thing about McDonnell’s conviction is he will have to serve the full sentence under federal guidelines.
tiredoftea January 6th, 2015 at 17:41
He used up every last political favor he held for that light sentence. I wonder how close the Cuch is to this judge?
tiredoftea January 6th, 2015 at 18:41
He used up every last political favor he held for that light sentence. I wonder how close the Cuch is to this judge?
Dwendt44 January 6th, 2015 at 18:04
No judge, 2 years is NOT enough.
Dwendt44 January 6th, 2015 at 19:04
No judge, 2 years is NOT enough.
edmeyer_able January 6th, 2015 at 18:44
Just for a frame of reference…….
pic.twitter.com/FI061L3cgM
Bunya January 6th, 2015 at 19:37
Don Siegelman shouldn’t be listed here. He was set up by the turdblossom during Dubya’s corrupt administration.
fancypants January 6th, 2015 at 20:54
you forgot one that belongs next to blago
George ryan
edmeyer_able January 6th, 2015 at 19:44
Just for a frame of reference…….
pic.twitter.com/FI061L3cgM
Bunya January 6th, 2015 at 20:37
Don Siegelman shouldn’t be listed here. He was set up by the turdblossom during Dubya’s corrupt administration.
fancypants January 6th, 2015 at 21:54
you forgot one that belongs next to blago
George ryan