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Who's paying for the McDonnells' 20 lawyers?
http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/whos-paying-mcdonnells-20-lawyersWho's paying for the McDonnells' 20 lawyers?
By Joanne Kimberlin
The Virginian-Pilot
© August 11, 2014
Fifteen for him + five for her = 20 lawyers.
That’s the headcount inside the two defense teams orbiting former first couple Bob and Maureen McDonnell at their federal corruption trial in Richmond.
Who’s footing their fees, now estimated by some to reach $2 million?
Not taxpayers, though the troubles of the ex-governor and his wife have cost Virginians close to $800,000 – a public meter that continues to tick.
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