McDonnell To File For Dismissal Of Indictment

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is seen at the August County Groundbreaking Event for Shamrock Farms, on Friday, March 15, 2013 in Verona, Va.
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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell will file a motion to dismiss his indictment, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Wednesday.

McDonnell and his wife were charged in January for illegally accepting more than $150,000 in gifts from political donor Jonnie Williams.

McDonnell has until March 25 to file for a dismissal, and he is set to appear in court on March 19 for a hearing on the motions, according to the Times-Dispatch.

The McDonnells plead not guilty in late January, and their trial is set for July 28.

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