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Fallen Virginia governor indicted for corruption

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Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell, once talked of as a Republican vice presidential pick, was indicted for corruption, charged with procuring loans and luxury gifts in exchange for favors. McDonnell, who led the state from 2010 until January 11

The former governor and first lady of Virginia have been indicted on 14 felony counts. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife have been formally charged in the gifts scandal that rocked his final months in office, the Washington Post first