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How long was Bob McDonnell sentenced to prison initially?

  • One year

  • Two years

  • Three years

  • Five years

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Bob McDonnell, the former governor of Virginia, was initially sentenced to two years in prison for corruption. Prosecutors had accused him of accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from a wealthy businessman in exchange for promoting the businessman's interests. McDonnell's sentence was later reduced to one year.
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