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Former Gov. Bob McDonnell found guilty in corruption trial

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Former Gov. Bob McDonnell, R-Va., and his wife, Maureen, have been found guilty on multiple counts of conspiracy, corruption and bribery.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The McDonnells were indicted in January and charged with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from Jonnie Williams, the CEO of Star Scientific Inc., in exchange for promoting Williams' anti-inflammatory vitamin supplement called Anatabloc.
The jury reached the verdict after three days of deliberations.


Former Gov. Bob McDonnell found guilty in corruption trial - CBS News

Sentencing is not until January.
 
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