SPECIAL COVERAGE: McDonnell Trial
SPECIAL COVERAGE: United States vs. Bob & Maureen McDonnell trial
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Basically, Jonnie Williams' testimony so far follows the idea that the gifts, loans, plane rides were an exchange for business, influence.by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/30/2014 9:52:49 PM -
Jonnie Williams exits court after saying there was no personal relationship between him and the McDonnells @wusa9 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bt0teP3CQAAz5oa.jpg
by Peggy Fox via twitter 7/30/2014 9:52:50 PM -
Lawyer for Jonnie Williams shoved my mic our of the way & said I was being ridiculous when I asked Q after court #McDonnellby Nick Ochsner via twitter 7/30/2014 9:53:55 PM -
Williams did not say anything. Lawyers tried to push him back inside when they walked out & saw crowd of reporters #McDonnellby Nick Ochsner via twitter 7/30/2014 9:54:53 PM
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#McDonnell trial is done for the day but will resume again tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. to continue with Jonnie Williams on the stand.by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/30/2014 9:56:48 PM
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Pretty great use of FOIA by @willsommer washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselip…by Alan Suderman via twitter 7/30/2014 10:16:57 PM -
Williams was asked about Maureen #McDonnell 's demeanor during $20 ,000 Manhattan shopping trip for luxury clothes. "She was happy," he said.by Alan Suderman via twitter 7/30/2014 10:41:18 PM
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Jonnie Williams on the stand in #McDonnell trial: letting politicians use your jet has become common practice in Va to gain access @wusa9by Peggy Fox via twitter 7/30/2014 10:42:14 PM
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JW was on stand from 435-540p today (although he was in courthouse longer). He'll be back tomorrow to continue directby amaxsmith via twitter retweeted by paulina_milla 7/30/2014 10:42:53 PM -
Prosecutor in #McDonnell trial: Why did loan $50 ,000 to the governor? Jonnie Williams: I needed his help getting my product tested @wusa9by Peggy Fox via twitter 7/30/2014 10:51:37 PM
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As I write these #McDonnell trial stories, I have to remind myself that this is real life.by (((Travis Fain))) via twitter retweeted by AlanSuderman 7/30/2014 11:07:07 PM -
Jonnie Williams, wealthy businessman & key witness took the stand in the #McDonnell trial today. Check out the recap: usat.ly/1rPPhbiby Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/30/2014 11:09:12 PM
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"I shouldn't have had to buy things like that to get the help I needed," Jonnie Williams on the Rolex watch he bought for Bob #McDonnellby Alan Suderman via twitter 7/31/2014 2:43:41 PM
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Prosecution had Rolex watched passed to the jury. Each juror handled it for a bit.by Alan Suderman via twitter 7/31/2014 2:45:10 PM
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Prosecutor Michael Dry accidentally dropped Rolex. "Still works" he said after picking it up.by Alan Suderman via twitter 7/31/2014 2:45:24 PM
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Williams on Rolex he bought for Bob McDonnell: I should not have had to buy things like that to get the help I needed #mcdonnelltrial @wusa9by Peggy Fox via twitter 7/31/2014 2:56:57 PM
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On stand, Williams said Maureen asked him if they could have the Ferrari b/c they never get to do things like that #mcdonnelltrial @wusa9by Peggy Fox via twitter 7/31/2014 2:57:51 PM
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Jonnie Williams on the and. His demeanor seemed to visibly change after mention of the Rolex watch, which he says he regrets buying.by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 2:59:28 PM
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When asked if he knew who would be driving Ferrari, Williams said "I asked her not to let the children drive” @wusa9 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bt4Yv8sIUAAKFkN.jpgby Peggy Fox via twitter 7/31/2014 3:00:55 PM
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Williams in talking about loaning Gov #McDonnell money: "I didn't want anyone to know....I think it's a problem."by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 4:30:28 PM
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Williams said it was a problem b/c "it may be wrong, I think it's wrong. It could be violating laws. I was uncomfortable." #McDonnellby Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 4:31:42 PM
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Jonnie Williams said "I thought the ends justified the means....I should have never written the checks." #McDonnellby Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 4:33:14 PM
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Convo started with Williams giving Gov #McDonnell stock certificates. He didn't want people to see stock shares transferred to Gov's name.by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 4:34:49 PM
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Some more #McDonnell trial deets: Jonnie Williams discussed luxury clambake he had for McDonnell, which included $3 ,000 bottle of cognacby Alan Suderman via twitter 7/31/2014 6:54:37 PM
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Prosecutor asked about the 1st time he was interviewed by FBI. Williams said he was "not truthful." "I told them I didn't recieve anything"by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 6:59:32 PM
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Williams was referring to receiving anything in exchange for loaning the #McDonnells money.by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 7:02:08 PM
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We also saw a #McDonnell selfie showing off his Rolex watch, which he apparently texted to Jonnie Williams on Christmas Eve.by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 7:02:45 PM
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Jonnie Williams: He did not have a romantic relationship w Maureen #McDonnell ; He felt sorry for her after she returned dresses @wusa9by Peggy Fox via twitter 7/31/2014 7:35:04 PM
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Maureen's defense attny, Bill Burck just started his cross examination of Jonnie Williams.by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 7:44:07 PM
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In the last minutes of direct, Williams was asked if he had a romantic relationship with Maureen McDonnell. He said no.by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 7:44:42 PM
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Jonnie Williams recalled when Maureen sent back the clothes from NYC with a letter. "It was a sinking feeling. It was like 'Oh no.'"by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 7:46:32 PM
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JW: "I sat down in the chair in the den and read this letter over and over...This letter was a fabrication." Said he felt sorry for Maureen.by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 7:47:44 PM
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Quote of the day. Prosecutor Michael Dry dropped the Rolex watch before the jury got to pass it around. Picked it back up: "Still works."by Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 11:34:07 PM
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Realizing a lot of thoughts in the '5 things' today came from last night's coversation w/ @hannahq + @JosephDiebold : usat.ly/1rTpwqqby Paulina Firozi via twitter 7/31/2014 11:46:47 PM
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On Tuesday, Sen @MarkWarner will headline Richmond Ready for Hillary event. Dels Dance, McClellan, McQuinn & Sen McEachin are hosts.by Alan Suderman via twitter 8/1/2014 12:55:58 AM
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Late yesterday afternoon Jonnie Williams testified he was 100% sure McDonnells helped his biz b/c of gifts he gave them #McDonnellby Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/1/2014 12:45:59 PM
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Jonnie Williams arrives for another full day of testimony in the federal #McDonnell corruption trial @wusa9 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bt9Fn9wIUAAcR6z.jpg
by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/1/2014 12:55:19 PM -
Good morning and happy Friday from the #RVA courthouse. #McDonnell trial Day 5 coming to you in about 30 minutes.by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/1/2014 12:59:45 PM
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Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe on #Redskins name: "I'm not in the business of telling private businesses what to do."by Brian McNally via twitter retweeted by AlanSuderman 8/1/2014 1:09:56 PM -
Gov McDonnell arrives with his sister Eileen. He says he is looking forward to taking the stand. @wusa9 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bt9JnAxIMAEYXsJ.jpg
by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/1/2014 1:12:44 PM -
Maureen #McDonnell cracks a smile as a lady screams about Rolex watches and shoes as she enters the courthouse @wusa9 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bt9K19aIAAAjqGn.jpg
by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/1/2014 1:18:07 PM -
I have a feeling it'll still be The Jonnie Show all day long. Read my 5 Things to Watch in the #McDonnell trial today usat.ly/1naJm96by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/1/2014 1:21:30 PM