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Donors’ gifts have some asking for tighter Va. rules
RICHMOND A growing number of Virginia leaders want tighter gift rules for themselves in response to avalanching allegations about tens of thousands of dollars' worth of freebies that donors gave Gov. Bob McDonnell and his family.
McDonnell’s help sought by training center families
LYNCHBURG Families say the state is pressuring them to move relatives living in Virginia's mental health training centers to community care, and they have asked Gov. Bob McDonnell for help.
Sources: Donor gave $70,000 to McDonnell’s firm
RICHMOND A prominent political donor gave $70,000 to a corporation owned by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his sister last year, and the governor did not disclose the money as a gift or loan, according to people with knowledge of the payments.
ACLU filing suit against Va.’s same-sex marriage ban
RICHMOND A lawsuit challenging Virginia's prohibition on same-sex marriage is being filed in federal court, a move that comes roughly two weeks after a pair of United States Supreme Court rulings undercut a federal law, and one in California, that stood as barriers to gay marriage.
ACLU readies suit to challenge ban on gay marriage
RICHMOND A lawsuit challenging Virginia’s prohibition on same-sex marriage is being filed in federal court, a move that comes roughly two weeks after a pair of U.S. Supreme Court rulings undercut laws that stood as barriers to gay marriage.
McDonnell’s son charged with public intoxication
CHARLOTTESVILLE Gov. Bob McDonnell's son Sean has been arrested on a public intoxication charge.
Judge to rule soon on case of McDonnell’s ex-chef
RICHMOND, Va. A Richmond judge will rule later this week on whether to dismiss embezzlement charges against a former Virginia Executive Mansion chef. Circuit Judge Margaret Spencer heard arguments from Todd Schneider's attorney and a special prosecutor on Monday.
Judge to rule this week on case of Governor’s former chef
RICHMOND, Va. A Richmond judge will rule later this week on whether to dismiss embezzlement charges against a former Virginia Executive Mansion chef. Circuit Judge Margaret Spencer heard arguments from Todd Schneider's attorney and a special prosecutor on Monday.
Gov. McDonnell repays state for items given to kids
RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell has reimbursed the state nearly $2,400 for food and supplies taken by his children from the Virginia Executive Mansion kitchen since he took office in 2010.
Governor’s former chef wants his case tossed
The stakes are high for Gov. Bob McDonnell and Ken Cuccinelli, the Republican seeking to succeed him, at a Richmond Circuit Court hearing today, where neither man is expected to be present. In court, lawyers for the governor's former chef will argue for the dismissal of charges of embezzling state property on the basis that he had permission to take those goods as payment for his services.
DC lawyer advising McDonnell amid gift questions
RICHMOND Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is getting advice from a high-powered Washington lawyer amid questions about gifts he and his family have received during his term. McDonnell tells the Richmond Times-Dispatch that Emmet T. Flood is advising him. He says he believes it was proper for him to seek legal counsel.
Va. mansion director subpoenaed in ex-chef’s case
RICHMOND, Va. The director of Virginia's Executive Mansion has been subpoenaed to testify in the embezzlement case against the mansion's former chef. A defense witness list filed Wednesday in Richmond Circuit Court says Sarah Scarbrough has been called to testify at Monday's hearing on a motion to dismiss four felony charges against Todd Schneider.
