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U.S. judge to rule Tuesday in corruption case of ex-Virginia governor, wife
Source: Reuters
U.S. judge to rule Tuesday in corruption case of ex-Virginia governor, wife
BY GARY ROBERTSON
RICHMOND, Virginia Mon May 19, 2014 1:17pm EDT
(Reuters) - A U.S. judge said he would rule by Tuesday on whether to drop corruption charges against former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife as well as on their request to have separate trials.
McDonnell, a Republican who left office in January, and his wife, Maureen, face a 14-count federal indictment charging them with conspiring to accept about $165,000 in gifts, vacations and loans from businessman Jonnie Williams in exchange for helping his company, dietary supplement maker Star Scientific Inc.
During a hearing on Monday, U.S. District Court Judge James Spencer said he would rule on defense motions to dismiss 11 conspiracy and fraud charges and holding separate trials. Defense attorneys contend the couple would not be able to testify on each other's behalf in a joint trial.
"I'm going to resolve these issues swiftly, and by swiftly I mean tomorrow," he said.
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BY GARY ROBERTSON
RICHMOND, Virginia Mon May 19, 2014 1:17pm EDT
(Reuters) - A U.S. judge said he would rule by Tuesday on whether to drop corruption charges against former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife as well as on their request to have separate trials.
McDonnell, a Republican who left office in January, and his wife, Maureen, face a 14-count federal indictment charging them with conspiring to accept about $165,000 in gifts, vacations and loans from businessman Jonnie Williams in exchange for helping his company, dietary supplement maker Star Scientific Inc.
During a hearing on Monday, U.S. District Court Judge James Spencer said he would rule on defense motions to dismiss 11 conspiracy and fraud charges and holding separate trials. Defense attorneys contend the couple would not be able to testify on each other's behalf in a joint trial.
"I'm going to resolve these issues swiftly, and by swiftly I mean tomorrow," he said.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/19/us-usa-virginia-mcdonnell-idUSBREA4I06G20140519
