Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell (centre) was mobbed by the media outside the courthouse in Richmond, after he and his wife were convicted on multiple counts of corruption. Photo: AP
Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell (centre) was mobbed by the media outside the courthouse in Richmond, after he and his wife were convicted on multiple counts of corruption. Photo: AP
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Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell (centre) was mobbed by the media outside the courthouse in Richmond, after he and his wife were convicted on multiple counts of corruption. Photo: AP
Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell (centre) was mobbed by the media outside the courthouse in Richmond, after he and his wife were convicted on multiple counts of corruption. Photo: AP
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