Politics & Government

Former Gov. Bob McDonnell and Wife Plead Not Guilty To Federal Charges

By Jane Lemons

See the story about the McDonnells' day in court on Storify.

Former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, entered not guilty pleas Friday in federal court in Richmond to corruption charges stemming from a 14-count indictment.

The state's former first couple facecharges related to the gifts scandalthat rocked the final months in office for Virginia's 71st governor. The indictment details a list of expensive items the McDonnells were accused of accepting and not disclosing.

Here is a look at their day in court in Richmond on Friday.


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