Former Gov. Bob McDonnell was denied his request to remain free while his corruption case is in appeal, according to The Associated Press. The request was denied Tuesday by U.S. District Court Judge James Spencer, prompting McDonnell’s two year prison sentence to begin Feb. 9.
McDonnell filed his notice of appeal Tuesday, a step which moves his case of public corruption to a higher federal court. The appeal does not contain details of McDonnell’s argument and simply notifies the U.S. District Court that he wants his case reviewed by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
“Not having taken the plea deal, McDonnell gambled and lost — maybe he will have better luck with his appeal,” Center for Politics spokesperson Kyle Kondik said.
McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were found guilty of several corruption charges by a jury last year. The charges were in relation to the couple taking gifts and loans from a former vitamin executive, Jonnie Williams, in return for promoting his products.
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