The corruption trial of former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife Maureen enters its third week on Monday after testimony that centered on the former first lady’s behavior. McDonnell, a Republican, and his wife face 14 counts of corruption and bribery for allegedly accepting $165,000 in gifts and loans from businessman Jonnie Williams Sr. in exchange for supporting his former company Star Scientific, a dietary supplements maker. Testimony during the trial’s second week centered on Maureen McDonnell’s behavior, with former staffers portraying a volatile first lady who yelled at aides. The trial is expected to last five weeks. If convicted, the McDonnells could face more than 20 years in prison and a large fine.
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