Indicted Ex-Gov. Bob McDonnell Gets A Teaching Gig At Liberty University [View all]
Liberty University announced this week that it had recently named a new distinguished visiting professor in government: former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell.
“I am privileged to have the opportunity to teach the outstanding young people at Liberty University who will be future leaders for the state and nation," McDonnell said in a statement issued by the university. "Liberty’s international reach, dynamic growth, and focus on excellence make it a force in higher education."
A press release put out by the university made no mention of the multiple crimes federal prosecutors have accused McDonnell of committing. Earlier this year, McDonnell and his wife, Maureen McDonnell, were indicted in federal court in connection to the tens of thousands of dollars in gifts and loans they accepted from a wealthy Virginia businessman. They have pleaded not guilty and said repeatedly that their actions were not illegal. Instead, Liberty President Jerry Falwell Jr. said in a statement that McDonnell "will add another dimension to the educational experience of Liberty students by teaching leadership."
"He achieved great success as governor in making Virginia one of the nation’s most business-friendly and fiscally sound states while getting people to work together for the common good," Falwell said. "These experiences uniquely qualify him to teach our students about every aspect of serving in public office.”
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