Maureen McDonnell Makes Surprise Appearance At Ex-Guv’s Sentencing

Former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell arrives at federal court in Richmond, Va., Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. The McDonnells begin their defense in their corruption trial today. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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Virginia’s former First Lady Maureen McDonnell made a surprise appearance Tuesday morning at her husband’s sentencing at federal court in Richmond.

She showed up about 20 minutes after former Gov. Bob McDonnell (R), according to the Washington Post. Several reporters at the courthouse noted her unexpected arrival:

The couple have been living apart since their trial began last summer, and the proceedings revealed the crumbling of their marriage in sordid detail.

McDonnell’s sentencing on eight corruption convictions is scheduled for Feb. 20.

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  1. Avatar for tflick tflick says:

    Awkward!

  2. Today on “The Old and The Worthless”…

  3. Maybe she’s not entirely heartless – or maybe she just doesn’t want to appear to be.

  4. Avatar for marby marby says:

    or, perhaps she wants to stare him down when he makes his statement which is predicted to include one last attempt to blame everything on her . . . .

  5. Avatar for dnl dnl says:

    She;s there to scare BobbyMcD.

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