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Richmond, VA – Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen have been found guilty on federal corruption charges in Richmond today. McDonnell was found guilty on 11 counts and Maureen was found guilty on 8 counts of corruption and obstruction charges. The McDonnell’s were indicted on 14 counts of corruption charges earlier this year. They were convicted by 7 men and 5 women at the federal courthouse today.

The McDonnell’s and supporters cried as the verdict was handed down in federal court  according to NBC12.

Bob McDonnell is the first governor to become a convicted felon.

Bob McDonnell and Maureen will be sentenced on January 6, 2015. Will the McDonnell’s appeal this case? One of  McDonnell’s attorneys said ” that this is far from over.”

NBC 12 is reporting that McDonnell told reporters after leaving the courtroom that “all I can say is my trust remains with The Lord.”