Politicos React to McDonnells' Guilty Verdicts in Corruption Trial

Virginia’s politicians are reacting Thursday to the verdicts handed down in the corruption trial of former Gov. Bob McDonnell and wife Maureen. The former Virginia governor and his wife were convicted of numerous corruption charges.

Governor Terry McAuliffe released the following statement following the verdict in the public corruption case against former Governor Bob McDonnell and former First Lady Maureen McDonnell:

“I am deeply saddened by the events of the trial that ended in today’s verdict, and the impact it has had on our Commonwealth’s reputation for honesty and clean government.

“Dorothy and I will continue to pray for the McDonnell family and for everyone who was affected by this trial.”

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Sen. Mark Warner issued the following statement:

“The jury has spoken. This is a sad day for Virginia. I have known and worked with Bob McDonnell for more than 20 years, and my thoughts today are with Bob, Maureen, and their children. I urge all Virginians to keep the McDonnell family in their prayers.”

Photo: Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Patch file