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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, center, hugs his daughters Cailin Young, left, and Jeanine McDonnell Zubowsky, right, after he was sentenced outside federal court in Richmond, Va., in this January 2015 file photo. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File) **FILE**

Federal court puts Maureen McDonnell appeal on hold

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Maureen McDonnell, wife of former Gov. Bob McDonnell, enters 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for arguments in her husband's public corruption case in downtown Richmond Va., on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. (Mark Gormus/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP) ** FILE **

Maureen McDonnell, ex-Virginia first lady, wants corruption charges overturned

By Alan Suderman - Associated Press

Former first lady Maureen McDonnell, left, arrives at federal court with her son Bobby for her sentencing on corruption charges in Richmond, Va., Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Federal prosecutors have recommended an 18-month prison term, six months less than former Gov. Bob McDonnell received when he was convicted on 11 counts last month. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Maureen McDonnell, ex-Virginia first lady, sentenced to 1 year

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Maureen McDonnell's lawyers have asked for probation and a sentence of 4,000 hours of community service, arguing that there is no greater punishment that can be levied on her than the effect the case has had on her family. (Associated Press)

Maureen McDonnell, former Virginia first lady, faces sentencing for corruption

By David Sherfinski - 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)

Prosecutors oppose ex-Virginia governor’s request

By Larry O'Dell - Associated Press

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell arrives at Federal Court with his son, Bobby, right, for the third day of jury deliberations in his corruption trial in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Former Virginia Gov. McDonnell found guilty of federal corruption charges

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell leaves the federal courthouse in Richmond with his lawyer, John L. Brownlee. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Alexa Welch Edlund)

PHILLIPS: The sad end to a political life

By Judson Phillips

Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell is surrounded by media after he left the federal courthouse in Richmond, Va., Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, as the federal corruption trial of McDonnell and former first lady Maureen McDonnell continues into its third week. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown).

Loan applications examined in ex-governor’s trial

By LARRY O'DELL - Associated Press

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

Case against former Va. Gov. McDonnell to proceed

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

Case against former Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife to proceed

Associated Press

Rulings Tuesday in Va. in ex-gov’s corruption case

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

Feds: Clear cut bribery case against McDonnell

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 file photo, Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, right, and his wife, Maureen, center, behind McDonnell, are surrounded by family and supporters as they leave Federal court 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/Steve Helber, File)

Former Va. first lady at heart of gift scandal

By ALLEN G. BREED and BROCK VERGAKIS - Associated Press

Lawyers debate McDonnells’ contact with witnesses

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

McDonnell defense: Attack motive of ex-staffer

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

Maureen McDonnell looks on as her husband, former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, made a statement on Tuesday after the couple was indicted on corruption charges. (associated press)

PRUDEN: Where have the big-time grifters gone?

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell makes a statement as his daughter, Cailin and her husband, Chris Young, listen 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)

SIMMONS: Indicted McDonnells likely to pay price for elegant tastes

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

FILE- In this Oct. 31, 2009 file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, hugs his wife, Maureen, during a rally in Richmond, Va., McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from a political donor. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Former Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell, wife indicted

By LARRY O'DELL - Associated Press