Bob McDonnell, former governor of Virginia, has been found guilty on 11 of 13 counts on conspiracy to commit wire fraud, illegally obtaining property, making false statements, and other actions unbecoming of a state governor. Former VA governor Bob McDonnell and former first lady Maureen McDonnell found guilty of corruption. The McDonnell trial lasted for more than three weeks when former chef, Todd Schneider , dropped a dime on the McDonnells after Schneider was accused of stealing food from the executive pantry of the governor's mansion for his side catering jobs. Schneider maintained his innocence saying the food was payment for services rendered. After the firing, Schneider informed law enforcement that the McDonnells had taken money from wealthy Star Scientific businessman Johnny Williams . Williams allegedly gave the McDonnells gifts to include a Rolex watch, paid for the wedding of the McDonnells' daughter, and for designer clothing for former first lady...
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