Supreme Court Steps In To Keep Ex-Guv McDonnell Out Of Prison For Now

[RandySF]

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell may stay out of prison for now, while prosecutors respond to his request to remain free until his appeal is heard.

Prosecutors have until Wednesday at 4 p.m. to file a response to his request to remain free. Legal experts say Monday's ruling does not mean the Supreme Court will hear his appeal on his corruption conviction.

The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected his request to stay out of prison on Thursday.

McDonnell was convicted by a jury in September 2014 in a political scandal where he gave favors to former Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for more than $165,000 in gifts and loans.

The Supreme Court is the last chance for McDonnell to stay free. He has remained free while his latest appeal move was decided. The former Republican governor was once widely considered a possible running mate to former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.


http://www.nbc12.com/story/29868235/supreme-court-rules-mcdonnell-can-stay-out-of-prison-pending-appeal?clienttype=generic

[rusty quoin]

1. Sometimes I feel bad for how dumb this guy was.

And then I think about how they railroaded Don Siegelman without a blink of guilt. McDonnell did it and Siegelman didn't. One is in jail and the other not.

[davidpdx]

2. Must be nice to have friends in high places