WWTBAM Bored

News is busting out all over.

http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state ... f6878.html

EDIT - Bob convicted of eleven out of 13 counts; Maureen convicted of nine of 13 counts.

EDIT #2 - The breakdown of the convictions. Not sure what prison time might be involved; sentencing is in January. But these aren't lightweight things they were convicted on.

http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state ... b2370.html

I'm sure it was all an honest mistake or misunderstanding.

BackInTex wrote:I'm sure it was all an honest mistake or misunderstanding.

In their last ruling before summer vacation, the Supreme Court agreed with BiT's legal opinion.

Supreme Court overturns Bob McDonnell’s corruption convictions

The ruling was unanimous, not along party lines. Cynics would say the Court gave a free pass to politicians of both parties, as long as they're not caught explicitly giving favors for money.

jarnon wrote:Cynics would say the Court gave a free pass to politicians of both parties, as long as they're not caught explicitly giving favors for money.

Chaka Fattah must be thinking, "Now you tell me!"