SCOTUS Lets Ex-Guv McDonnell Remain Free While It Mulls His Appeal

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell arrives at federal court in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. The prosecution in the McDonnell corruption case begins its rebuttal today. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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Convicted Virginia ex-Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) may remain free while the Supreme Court mulls whether to take up his appeal.

The Court on Monday overturned a lower court’s rejection of McDonnell’s request to stay out from behind bars pending his appeal of federal corruption convictions, according to the Associated Press. It’s a win for the former governor, who otherwise would have had to report to prison to begin serving a two year sentence.

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