RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Former Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell was convicted Thursday of doing favors for a businessman in exchange for thousands of dollars in loans and gifts. McDonnell's wife, Maureen, was also found guilty of eight conspiracy and corruption counts and one of obstruction. McDonnell was convicted of honest services wire fraud and 10 other counts, and acquitted of three involving providing false financial information.
Federal prosecutors said the couple used McDonnell's position to help Jonnie Williams Sr., former CEO of Star Scientific, boost one of his products. They documented more than $175,000 in loans from Williams and gifts that included designer clothing.