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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s marriage had ‘broken down,’ lawyer says

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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s marriage had ‘broken down,’ lawyer says

RICHMOND, Va. — Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s marriage was broken and his wife developed a crush on a businessman who lavished her with expensive gifts and attention, an attorney for the first lady said Tuesday during the couple’s corruption trial.

A prosecutor said the former first couple betrayed the public’s trust by promoting the businessman’s company so they could line their pockets with “secret gifts and cash.”

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