Mercy for McDonnell until next hearing
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Bob McDonnell has finally gotten some mercy. On Monday, a federal court ruled the former Virginia Governor can remain out on bond until his appeals hearing.
McDonnell, who was convicted several public corruption charges and sentenced to 2 years in prison.
McDonnell's prison term was set to begin Feb. 9 after a jury found he and his wife, Maureen, guilty of illegally accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans in exchange for favors from wealthy businessman Jonnie Williams.
The next appeals hearing is set to begin in May of 2015.
Bob McDonnell has finally gotten some mercy. On Monday, a federal court ruled the former Virginia Governor can remain out on bond until his appeals hearing.
McDonnell, who was convicted several public corruption charges and sentenced to 2 years in prison.
McDonnell's prison term was set to begin Feb. 9 after a jury found he and his wife, Maureen, guilty of illegally accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans in exchange for favors from wealthy businessman Jonnie Williams.
The next appeals hearing is set to begin in May of 2015.
