Week 2 of former Va. governor trial wrapping up

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Week two of the public corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, is wrapping up in federal court in Richmond.

The McDonnells are charged in a 14-count indictment with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts, vacations, golf outings and secret loans from the former chief executive of a nutritional supplements company in exchange for promoting his products. The prosecution continues its case with more witnesses Friday.

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