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Dr Hazel was not happy Maureen #McDonnell invited Jonnie's list to state healthcare event;refused to have HHS pay for them @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/7/2014 7:41:30 PM

We're now on Tucker Martin, who was the Governor's communications director. Bill Hazel testified earlier, after the lunch break.

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/7/2014 8:12:47 PM

Hazel testified about first time he met Jonnie Williams. Said about Williams' claims: "They were unbelievable to me, let's put it that way."

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/7/2014 8:18:38 PM

Hazel on Anatabloc "Something that was too good to be true I would have heard of down the line. To say I was skeptical is an understatement"

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/7/2014 8:21:11 PM

Hazel said he told Williams he should contact universities for studies directly, no need to go through Gov's office.

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/7/2014 8:22:55 PM

Former #McDonnell spox Tucker Martim currently on the stand. Reviewed his statements to press when scandal broke. CrossX next

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/7/2014 8:23:02 PM

Afternoon kicked off w/ fmr Health Secy Bill Hazel on stand. Clearly didn't like JW or Anatabloc. Said it looked like tic-tac #McDonnell

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/7/2014 8:23:45 PM

Hazel said he refused to try Anatabloc and another staffer tried it for a few days on a paid dare. Asked not to be seated by JW at an event

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/7/2014 8:24:21 PM

Hazel said there was "never anything quite like" the involvement of Williams and Star Scientific with the Governor and his office.

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/7/2014 8:26:59 PM

Martin talked about seeing Maureen talk to Ann Romney about Anatabloc. Said Phil Cox "by virtue of seniority got to break it up."

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/7/2014 8:29:23 PM

Martin said he was on a "delayed honeymoon" in South Africa when stories about all this broke in the Washington Post.

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/7/2014 8:30:36 PM

Also @PostRoz now officially part of evidence in the trial. Martin said he didn't know about $50k loan or $15k check until she called.

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/7/2014 8:32:31 PM

Trial done for the day. Judge said they got through witnesses quicker than expected so we're ending a bit early. 9:45 start tomorrow.

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/7/2014 9:11:36 PM

Bob #McDonnell left w/ attys. said he doesn't hold grudge against anyone who testifies. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bud7va9CMAACKSd.jpg

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/7/2014 9:59:53 PM

#McDonnell had no cross after Hazel:"I can't recall there was ever a situation quite like this one...looking at a product like this." @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/7/2014 10:00:49 PM

Fmr #McDonnell Dpty CoS/Counsel Matt Conrad 1st on stand. Said MM would hide stacks of gifts in closets at mansion

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/8/2014 3:24:21 PM

Paul Perito now in stand. He was Chairman/President of Star Scientific w/ JW. Said he was wearing of JW's becoming friends w/ #McDonnell fam

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/8/2014 3:24:44 PM

Star Chair Paul Perito; wary of Jonnie's relationship w McDonnells, that company wouldn't be taken seriously @wusa9 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BuhrImYCQAA9m5O.jpg

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/8/2014 3:26:05 PM

But Star Chair Perito said he came to accept #McDonnell 's support as way to give credibility to #Anatabloc @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/8/2014 3:29:14 PM

Star Exec. Paul Perito: was Breathless when Jonnie Williams told him about gifts and loans to #McDonnells ; egregiously bad conduct. @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/8/2014 4:37:20 PM

Star Exec Perito about J. Williams's gifts/loans to #McDonnells : I had no idea that activity took place, would've put a stop to it @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/8/2014 4:41:18 PM

Star Exec on J Williams asking Maureen #McDonnell serve on Star Board: Very, Very bad idea, not happening on my watch. @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/8/2014 4:45:56 PM

Here's a recap of all the juicy testimony so far during day 10 of #McDonnell trial: bit.ly/1krrITz

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/8/2014 6:31:57 PM

Earlier, broker testified MM told him to sell stock in late '11 to avoid disclosure reqs. Bought back in early '11 #McDonnell

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/8/2014 8:13:52 PM

Paul Perito leaves court. Smiles to cameras but no comment. (bonus cameo from @PeggyTV ) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BuibgTMIEAI-gCm.jpg

by jgoldbergfox9 via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/8/2014 8:21:32 PM

#McDonnell 's stockbroker John Piscitilli says Maureen didn't want Star shares in her name because of reporting requirements @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/8/2014 8:39:14 PM

Stockbroker says he tried to warn the McDonnell's about Star stock by sending them an article criticizing the company @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/8/2014 8:40:13 PM

Stockbroker: "Puzzling" that gov #McDonnell told him Star scientific would be holding stocks for him @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/8/2014 8:43:38 PM

.@teddyschleifer takes a look at the stern, witty ways of Judge Spencer, presiding over #mcdonnelltrial nyti.ms/1rhSQTz

by PostRoz via twitter retweeted by paulina_milla 8/11/2014 1:40:38 PM

I asked Bill Burke what was more grueling....Martha Stewart trial (which he was prosecutor for) or this "both are grueling" he said.

by JoeStGeorge via twitter retweeted by AlanSuderman 8/11/2014 1:50:41 PM

Staff Chief Kent: told Gov: Driving Ferrari himself hurt morale of Exec Protection Unit, Don't do it again @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/11/2014 3:22:35 PM

Fmr. AG Kilgore expected to testify in McDonnell trial. Follow Peggy Fox @PeggyTV for updates @wusa9 wusa9.com/mobile/mobile_…

by DanielleRGill via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/11/2014 3:48:01 PM

Interesting Kent testified a company tied to maureen was using Bob's likeness while he was running for Governor. Kent threatened prosecution

by JoeStGeorge via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/11/2014 3:52:55 PM

Kent pointed out that Tobacco Commission is independent.. and that Gov rarely gives direct input and never did anything for Star. #McDonnell

by ryanobles via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/11/2014 3:53:09 PM

Asbill asked Kent if Mcdonnell asked for anything to help star scientific or jonnie williams during administration "not to my knowledge"

by JoeStGeorge via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/11/2014 3:53:12 PM

Ex-AG Jerry Kilgore on the stand -- recalls for #McDonnell prosecutors advice to Williams for getting state-financed research on Anatabloc.

by RTDSchapiro via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/11/2014 9:21:04 PM

One of Kilgore's invoices read $517 dollars an hour

by JoeStGeorge via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/11/2014 9:30:47 PM

Kilgore said Jonnie never wanted to hire Mary Shea Sutherland cause "he needed the support of the first lady for his product"

by JoeStGeorge via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/11/2014 9:30:56 PM

Kilgore said Jonnie gave him 100K to run for governor but that he didn't become a client of his till summer 2011

by JoeStGeorge via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/11/2014 9:31:08 PM

Kilgore's brother Terry of course is head of tobacco commission - his wife head's up Healthy Youth foundation.

by JoeStGeorge via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/11/2014 9:31:15 PM

Former Atty. Gen. Jerry Kilgore: it's just sad for the governor and his family, after testifying today @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/11/2014 9:38:07 PM

Breaking: Anatabloc sales are being halted by the company #mcdonnelltrial

by JoeStGeorge via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/11/2014 9:40:16 PM

Anatabloc, the dietary supplement at heart of Bob #McDonnell trial, is off the market, via @MLFelberbaum mercurynews.com/breaking-news/…

by Alan Suderman via twitter 8/11/2014 10:04:44 PM

#Antabloc sales halted after huge 71% decrease. Is former Virginia Gov. Bob #McDonnell still taking it? I ask him on Wusa9 at 7 PM @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/11/2014 10:40:09 PM

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