Jury reaches verdict in McDonnell corruption trial (former Virginia GOP Gov)

[bigworld]

Source: Washington Post

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.

Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/liveblog-live/liveblog/live-updates-jury-reaches-verdict-in-mcdonnell-corruption-trial/?wpisrc=al_national

[atreides1]

1. This is an easy one

Who wants to bet it'll be not guilty on all counts?

[brooklynite]

2. Why?

What is the Court Case suggested that he's innocent?

[Warpy]

4. The Ruling Class is very rarely guilty of anything.

Don't tell me you haven't noticed.

[atreides1]

6. I've noticed

And it's because the serfs don't feel right in judging those that they have been convinced are their betters...

[brooklynite]

12. I've noticed that McDonnell has been found Guilty on all counts

How about you?

[Warpy]

15. Neither had been when I posted

and look up the definition of "rarely" before you try to play "gotcha."

[joshcryer]

29. Where is the long list of acquittals?

Should be easy to prove.

[meow2u3]

22. McDonnell was found guilty on all but two counts

The only counts for which he was acquitted was ...
Count 12: False statement to Townebank on 10/03/2012; and Count 13: False statement to PenFed on 02/01/2013

McDonnell was found guilty on the first 11--the most serious charges!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/local/mcdonnell-verdict/?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost

[47of74]

20. And if they are they rarely head to the real lock up

[valerief]

5. He's Republican. nt

[SummerSnow]

7. I think it will be not guilty too.

[atreides1]

8. I was wrong

Guilty on Count 1-3&5
Count 4 Bob guilty/Maureen not guilty

Maybe there is justice in the world...

[brooklynite]

3. Livestream

http://www.wric.com/story/25021013/abc-8news-live-streaming

[valerief]

9. Count one guilty. Wire fraud.

[Bryce Butler]

10. According to WRIC ABC News...

Bob McDonnell guilty of 11 counts, Maureen guilty of 9

Sentencing January 6th.

[xxqqqzme]

30. A surprise gift on my birthday!

Lucky me.

[valerief]

11. Guilty counts 1 through 3. Maureen Not guilty count 4. Bob guilty count 4. Guilty count 5.

Guilty counts 6 through 9. Guilty count 10. Maureen Not guilty count 11. Bob guilty count 11.

[SummerSnow]

14. but also guilty on count 5

[brooklynite]

13. Both guilty on 5

[atreides1]

16. Bob Guilty on 11 Counts

Maureen Guilty on 9 Counts


He should have taken plea deal...it was for only one charge!

The man is an idiot...

[SummerSnow]

17. Then he comes back for sentencing. ...Probation, house arrest.

[dballance]

31. I don't think he's going to get off with probation or house arrest.

Each count can carry up to a 20-year sentence. The mandatory minimum for each count is 1 to 2 years. So McDonnell is looking a minimum of 11-22. He better hope the judge is in a good mood on sentencing day.

On Edit:

I'm going to bet the prosecutors will ask for some very heavy time to set an example for other crooked politicians to see.

On Edit 2:

McDonnell is 60. He could be looking at what is, effectively, a life sentence.

[SummerSnow]

32. Maybe a country club prison with tennis courts,etc

[SummerSnow]

18. Guilty on 11 counts. wow

[bpj62]

19. Wire Fraud

I knew that he was going down when they proved that he lied on his loan application. That is loan fraud and once he received the money via a check or wire it became wire fraud. The next guy to go down is the President of Town Bank in Virginia Beach because he approved some of these loans. As a Virginian I am very sad that a former Governor has disgraced the Commonwealth in such a manor. However it does restore my faith in the Department of Justice ability to prosecute a political case without a hint of partisan politics. McDonnell and his wife get what they deserve and no amount of praying was going to change that.

[dgibby]

21. Word!

They disgraced the Commonwealth, a crime punishable by death if the old guard had their way. As a Virginian, I applaud that jury. Hopefully, sentencing will fit the crime and they won't get off with a slap on the hand.

[Kingofalldems]

23. The jury saw through that incredibly

dishonest defense.

[dballance]

24. Now we just need a TX jury to do the same for Perry

Local TX media is taking the Perry case a lot more seriously than the national media. Perry is actually in a lot more hot water than people realize.

[hue]

26. Especially than Perry himself realises.

[hue]

25. Prison for both please!

[dballance]

33. The minimum for each count is 1-2 years. They'll see prison.

Just as they deserve, they'll see prison time.

[lapfog_1]

27. we can only hope

that upon entry into prison, he is given a mandatory ultrasound.

[factsarenotfair]

28. They should have waited until after leaving office for the payoff like Eric Cantor. n/t

[mobeau69]

34. This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

How sweet it is!

[blkmusclmachine]

35. Has Fox News put up the obligatory, false "D" after McDonnells name yet?!?!

[alp227]

36. WaPo final story and others from Virginia newspapers

WaPo: Ex-Va. governor Robert McDonnell guilty of 11 counts of corruption

Richmond Times-Dispatch: McDonnells convicted in historic trial

The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk: After guilty verdicts, McDonnell lawyers to appeal

Newport News Daily Press: Verdict: McDonnells guilty on multiple counts

[davidpdx]

37. Goodbye Crooked Bob!

My heart bleeds for you