Gubernatorial Corruption

Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and Wife Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

2014-01-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen were indicted on 14 counts of fraud and conspiracy by a federal grand jury, making McDonnell the first Virginia governor to be indicted or convicted of a felony. The charges stemmed from their acceptance of more than $175,000 in gifts, …

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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Arrested for Attempting to Sell Obama's Senate Seat

2008-12-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris were arrested at the governor’s home on federal corruption charges, including conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and solicitation of bribery. The 76-page FBI affidavit revealed that Blagojevich was captured on …

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