What were the McDonnells indicted for?
Bribery
Fraud
Corruption
Embezzlement
Answer
The McDonnells were found guilty of corruption charges related to their acceptance of over $175,000 in bribes and gifts from a businessman in exchange for favorable treatment in state contracting and legislation. The former Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen were convicted in 2014, making them the first Virginia governor and first spouse to be convicted of corruption in the state's history.
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