Maureen McDonnell sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in prison

Maureen McDonnell, the former first lady of Virginia, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison on Friday.

In September, Bob McDonnell, former governor of Virginia, and his wife, Maureen McDonnell, were convicted of doing favors for former Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams in exchange for lavish gifts. Williams apparently paid for the McDonnells' vacations and golf trips, USA Today reports. Williams also purchased designer clothing and a Rolex watch for the couple.

Maureen McDonnell was convicted of eight counts, and Bob McDonnell was convicted of 11 counts. Bob McDonnell was sentenced to two years in prison in January.

The Week

Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters

Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.

Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.

Sign up