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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell speaks outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the corruption case of McDonnell. The Supreme Court seems likely to overturn the conviction of McDonnell on political corruption charges and place new limits on the reach of federal bribery laws. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Bob McDonnell’s bribery conviction overturned by Supreme Court

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell leaves at Federal Court after the first day of jury deliberations in his corruption trial in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Public corruption case against former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, wife goes to jury

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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, second from left, arrives at federal court with his attorneys Danial Small, left, Henry Asbill second from right, and John Brownlee, right, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, in Richmond, Va., The defense in his corruption case is expected to rest today. McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, are charged with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from former Star Scientific Inc. CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for promoting his company's dietary supplements. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Lawyers in McDonnell case haggle over bribery definitions

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, right, arrives at federal court with his attorney Daniel Small, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, in Richmond, Va. The defense in his corruption case is expected to rest today. McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, are charged with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from former Star Scientific Inc. CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for promoting his company's dietary supplements. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Defense for former Virginia Gov. McDonnell rests in corruption case

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen arrive at the U.S. District Court in Richmond on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, for his and his wife Maureen's bond hearing and arraignment on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 on federal corruption charges. Federal prosecutors allege that the McDonnells accepted more than $165,000 worth of loans and gifts from Jonnie Williams, the former head of Star Scientific Inc. (AP Photo/The Virginian-Pilot, Steve Earley) MAGS OUT

Tales of marital dysfunction key to Bob McDonnell defense strategy

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, second left, and his daughter Cailin, left, arrive at Federal Court with attorney Henry Asbill, right, in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014. McDonnell is in his fifth day of testimony in his corruption trial. He and his wife, Maureen, are charged with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from former Star Scientific Inc. CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for promoting his company's dietary supplements. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

McDonnell: No attempt to mask relations with Williams

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell gives his daughter, Cailin Young, a kiss as they with (from left) attorney Daniel Small, attorney Henry W. Asbill, son-in-law Chris Young and attorney John L. Brownlee wait to cross the street on the way to the federal courthouse in Richmond, Tuesday where his federal corruption trial continues into its fifth week. (Associated Press photographs)

Questions remain as Bob McDonnell cross examination ends

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, right, his daughter, Cailin Young, left, and her husband, Chris Young, rear, arrive at the federal courthouse Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Richmond, Va., for McDonnell's corruption trial. The former governor and his wife are charged with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from former Star Scientific Inc. CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for promoting his company's dietary supplements. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown)

Bob McDonnell: Nothing inappropriate about loans from businessman

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell, walks with his daughter Cailin Young as he leaves the federal courthouse Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 in Richmond, Va. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wrote a long, forlorn email to his wife three years ago trying to save his marriage, calling her his "soulmate," yet he also said he grew so weary of her yelling that he began taking refuge in his office late at night rather than go home. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown).

McDonnell claims ignorance of ‘angry’ estranged wife’s dealings

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell arrives at federal court with his daughter Cailin Young, in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014. McDonnell begins the second day of testimony in his own defense on corruption charges. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Former Virginia governor testifies that he was unaware of businessman’s gifts to first lady

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Surrounded by reporters, former Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams leaves federal courthouse in Richmond, Va., after testifying Thursday, July 31, 2014. During his testimony, Williams detailed a pattern of requests for gifts by former first lady Maureen McDonnell and a loan that former Gov. Bob McDonnell asked for. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Dean Hoffmeyer)

Williams: First lady didn’t discuss her relationship with husband

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, center, walks by reporters as he leaves the Federal Courthouse in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, July 29, 2014. McDonnell and his wife are charged in a 14-count indictment with accepting more than $165,000 in loans, designer clothes, vacations and a Rolex watch from Jonnie Williams, the CEO of dietary supplements maker Star Scientific. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown)

Trips, loans for McDonnell family detailed at trial

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, face federal charges for receiving gifts in exchange for political favors, which the couple denies. (associated press)

Defense lawyer: McDonnell’s wife had ‘crush’ on CEO

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell, right, arrives at the federal courthouse in Richmond, Va., Monday, July 28, 2014, on the first day of jury selection in the corruption trial of former McDonnell and his wife in Richmond, Va. Bob and Maureen McDonnell are charged in a 14-count indictment with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from the CEO of a dietary supplements company in exchange for helping promote his products. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Wilder, Cuccinelli may be called as witnesses in McDonnell trial

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, face federal charges for receiving gifts in exchange for political favors, which the couple denies. (associated press)

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s trial to test definitions of political corruption

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, right, and his wife Maureen, center, leave Federal court after a motions hearing in Richmond, Va., Monday, May 19, 2014. The Republican former governor and his wife are charged in a 14-count indictment with accepting more than $165,000 from Jonnie Williams, the former CEO of dietary supplements maker Star Scientific Inc., in exchange for helping promote his products. They have pleaded not guilty. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Judge denies motion to dismiss corruption charges against McDonnells

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen arrive at the U.S. District Court in Richmond on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, for his and his wife Maureen's bond hearing and arraignment on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 on federal corruption charges. Federal prosecutors allege that the McDonnells accepted more than $165,000 worth of loans and gifts from Jonnie Williams, the former head of Star Scientific Inc. (AP Photo/The Virginian-Pilot, Steve Earley) MAGS OUT

Ex-Virginia governor, wife request separate trials

By Larry O'Dell - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 5, 2011 file photo provided by the office of the Governor of Virginia, Jonnie Williams left, and Maureen McDonnell, wife of then Gov. Bob McDonnell, pose for a photo during a reception for a NASCAR race at the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Va. The former first lady of Virginia and her husband, former Gov. Bob McConnell, have been indicted on several counts of trading on their influence to enrich themselves and family members. (AP Photo/Office of the Governor of Virginia, Michele White, File)

Former Virginia first lady at heart of gift scandal

By Allen G. Breed and Brock Vergakis - Associated Press

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell makes a statement as his wife, Maureen, listens during a news conference in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from a political donor. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

McDonnell’s wife at center of federal corruption case

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell makes a statement as his wife, Maureen, listens during a news conference in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from a political donor. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Former Virginia Gov. McDonnell, wife indicted on federal corruption charges

By Andrea Noble and David Sherfinski - The Washington Times