Supreme Court clears Bob McDonnell of all corruption charges

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was exonerated by the Supreme Court Monday after it ruled unanimously that he did not exchange political favors for expensive gifts he received from a wealthy businessman The high court ruled that setting up a meeting or organizing an event does not meet the definition of an official act In September 2014, a Virginia jury found Mr. McDonnell guilty of promoting the dietary supplements of businessman Jonnie R. Williams Sr. in exchange for in exchange for more than $170,000 in gifts and loans