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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. After two weeks of deliberations, jurors returned a verdict in 18 hours. McDonnell was found guilty on 11 counts of corruption and conspiracy charges and Maureen was found guilty on 8 counts of corruption plus an obstruction […]

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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 […]

  Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell took the stand again in his corruption trial in Richmond. McDonnell said his marriage to the former First Lady of Virginia is quote “on hold.” During his second day of court testimony Thursday, McDonnell said he and his wife no longer live together and he is actually residing at […]

Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell testified in his own defense at his federal corruption trial in Richmond. McDonnell testified Wednesday that despite claims he accepted illegal gifts and cash, he believes all elected officials deal with donors who want favors. He also testified that his wife Maureen was uncomfortable in the role of Virginia’s First Lady, […]

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Richmond, VA -The corruption trial of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and wife, Maureen, gets underway today in the Eastern District Court of Richmond. The McDonnells’ are facing 14 federal counts linked to the acceptance of large gifts and loans from their friend Johnnie Williams, SR, the ex-CEO of Star Scientific. Prosecutors contend that Williams’ company received favors […]

 Are you eligible for automatic restoration of rights for a nonviolent felony offense? *Must have completed your sentence *Must have completed probation and parole *Must have paid fines and restitution in full *Must not have any pending felonies. Please fill out the contact sheet here. The Secretary of Administration has been working with stakeholders from across […]

The 2014 General Assembly session is underway in Richmond. Ethics reform nearly topped the agenda at the G-A on Wednesday following a scandal involving outgoing Governor Bob McDonnell.  McDonnell, along with his family, received large loans and expensive gifts from a wealthy campaign donor. Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe, who will be  sworn-in on Saturday, is expected to […]

Join Miss Community Clovia and Rolling for Freedom (R4F) for a restoration of rights rally stop on Monday, November 11 at Allusions Barber Shop 33 West Washington Street in Petersburg, VA. The event time is 6pm-8pm and hosted by Evandra Catherine Thompson. Start the process of getting your rights restored with R4F for non-violent felony offenses online. Also, R4F […]

Governor Bob McDonnell has granted the civil rights of 6, 874 felons under his administration. This is an all time high for a Virginia gubernatorial administration. Since the announcement of automatic restoration of rights on an individualized basis by in July, 1,577 rights have been restored. “We are pleased with the number of rights that […]

  Virginia’s “Rainy Day Fund” is in a good place budget wise. Governor Bob McDonnell says the state’s “Rainy Day Fund” is on pace to exceed a billion dollars by the end of  Fiscal Year 2016. However, this projection is a dramatic change for the balance sheet of  Virginia’s emergency cash reserve. The projected surplus […]

  Governor Bob McDonnell announced on May 29, 2013 that his administration will grant automatic restoration for nonviolent felons on an individualized basis.  McDonnell believes in second chances and therefore will make the process easier. Are you eligible for automatic restoration of rights for a nonviolent felony offense? *Must have completed your sentence *Must have […]

    Governor Bob McDonnell has announced  the dates for Virginia’s tax free holiday, August 2-4, 2013. The 5 percent sales tax will not be imposed on school supplies that are 20 dollars or less and clothing and footwear 100 dollars or less. Parents, students and educators the sales tax is exempt on school supplies as binder pockets, book […]