Bob McDonnell in 2014 VA Senate debate

On Principles & Values: Indicted on corruption charges days after leaving office

The indictments of former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, reveal new details about requests for financial help from a prominent businessman while the offering to help promote the company's new product. Some excerpts:

Apr. 2011: Maureen asked Star Scientific's CEO Jonnie Williams to take her on a shopping trip to buy a designer dress, promising to get Williams seated next to McDonnell at an upcoming political event. Williams spent over $18,000.
May 2: Maureen arranged a private meeting at the governor's mansion for Williams, during which she discussed "severe financial difficulties." She asked Williams for a $50,000 loan and said she could assist Star Scientific.
June: Receiving checks from Williams and promoting his company
July: Free vacation and Ferrari loan; asking state officials to help company with research trials
Aug. 2011: Rolex, free golf and a product launch
Feb. 2012: Big loans to the McDonnells and a push for state research.

Source: Washington Post: 2014 Virginia Senate & Gubernatorial race Jan 21, 2014

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