Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell’s appeal to stay out of prison while awaiting an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on corruption convictions was denied. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied McDonnell’s request on Thursday. He could potentially report to prision, as early as, August 27th.
Bob McDonnell was sentenced to two years in prison.
Bob and former first lady Maureen McDonnell were both convicted of accepting 177-thousand-dollars in gifts and loans from businessman Jonnie R. Williams, Sr then CEO of Star Scientific. The former first lady remains free while she appeals her conviction which will be heard on October 29, 2015.
Following the decision of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday, Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement:
I am saddened by the Court’s decision today to deny me freedom while I pursue vindication in the U.S. Supreme Court. I am innocent of these charges and will petition the U.S. Supreme Court for a grant of bond. I ask my exceptional friends across the nation to continue to support and pray for me and my family during this agonizing time. I thank God for His abundant grace and strength as I continue this difficult journey.
Governor Bob McDonnell
Gov. McDonnell’s legal team filed a petition on Thursday for bond with the Supreme Court of the United States.
