SPECIAL COVERAGE: McDonnell Trial

SPECIAL COVERAGE: United States vs. Bob & Maureen McDonnell trial

3rd & 7 37yd

VB Mayor Will Sessoms just walked into the courthouse. Said he's concerned. 'There's a dear friend that's up there on trial.' #McDonnell

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 5:36:43 PM
William Sessoms, Va Beach Mayor, and Pres. of Townebank, here to testify about McDonnells' loan application @wusa9 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu2w8n5IMAAfIVz.jpg

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/12/2014 5:43:06 PM
Props to @jgill9 who was first to spot Mayor Sessoms! Always great to work w/ a photographer who has your back

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 5:46:29 PM
Before Sessoms takes the stand, defense will crossX the VSP special agent who led state investigation.

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 6:10:10 PM
SA Hagan said he first started looking at McDonnells after he found $15k catering check from JW while investigating mansion chef #McDonnell

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 6:13:21 PM
VSP agent now off the stand. Had #McDonnell son-in-law tailed. Used Exec Protection officers to get info. 'I didn't ask to eavesdrop'

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 8:31:04 PM
Donnie Williams just called to the stand in #McDonnell trial. That's JW's bro & administrator of trust used to loan $120k cash

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 8:31:11 PM
JW's brother Donnie just finished testifying. I expect Mayor Sessoms to be called next. Could be wrong #McDonnell

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 8:31:14 PM
Jonnie Williams' brother Donnie testifies about doing work on#McDonnell's private home;Jonnie asked him & paid @wusa9 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu3T9xlIYAAMaPQ.jpg

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/12/2014 8:36:10 PM
William Sessoms, Va Beach Mayor, and Pres. of Townebank, here to testify about McDonnells' loan application @wusa9 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu2w8n5IMAAfIVz.jpg

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/12/2014 8:36:26 PM
VSP Agent Hagan: Jonnie Williams agreed to cooperate with us, talked to him about recording of the Gov @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/12/2014 8:38:04 PM
VSA agent Hagan: asked Exec Protection Unit at mansion to get info on #McDonnells, not spy on them @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/12/2014 8:38:06 PM
Big buzz in newsroom right now -- awaiting VB Mayor Will Sessoms to testify in the Bob McDonnell corruption trial. @13NickOchsner is there

by LaSalle Blanks13News via twitter 8/12/2014 8:51:18 PM
Court done for the day. VB mayor Will Sessoms last person to testify. Will continue tomorrow. Helped McDs w/ loans in VB as bank worker '05

by Mark Tenia via twitter 8/12/2014 9:21:01 PM
Governor told me he was not crying earlier today but reading his devotional booklet. He reads one everyday.

by JoeStGeorge via twitter retweeted by AlanSuderman 8/12/2014 9:21:44 PM
Gov Bob #McDonnell : about mood change after juror was dismissed: can't talk about it but there are ups and downs in trials @wusa9 watch 6pm

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/12/2014 9:22:38 PM
Sessoms on the stand. Direct finished. CrossX tomorrow. Left not saying anything. #McDonnel

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 9:23:02 PM
JW's bro Donnie on stand before Sessoms. Said he & a crew did work 10-12 times at #McDonnell home in Glen Allen.

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 10:20:09 PM
DW said MM offered to pay him several times. Once, JW paid for Jacuzzi cover. Ultimately invoiced her about $1 ,600 for various house repairs

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 10:21:36 PM
DW said MM didn't ask for invoice until after investigation but timeline was fuzzy. Also said MM gave him box w/ clothes after investigation

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 10:21:59 PM
DW gave conflicting testimony on his convo w/ MM during clothes handoff... Said he did read note then didn't. Defense poked holes in story

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 10:22:43 PM
Today's voice of reason at the #mcdonnell trial? Donnie Williams. "I didn't want anything to do with this mess."

by (((Travis Fain))) via twitter retweeted by 13NickOchsner 8/12/2014 10:24:12 PM
The judge in #McDonnell trial ended day by re-instructing jury to not read or discuss anything about case. Juror was dismissed this AM

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/12/2014 10:31:46 PM
Fmr Gov #McDonnell enters court: anxious for his side to be presented; prosecution continues w/ Va Beach mayor @wusa9 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu6-88bIQAACrzr.jpg

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/13/2014 1:22:46 PM
Mrs. #McDonnell enters court on Day 13. Reporter's question:Do you feel responsible for any of this? No answer @wusa9 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu6_1jTIIAAOazI.jpg

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/13/2014 1:26:38 PM
Why was that juror dismissed in the #McDonnell trial? "He talked too much..
..to people outside court" That from someone who knows @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/13/2014 1:46:00 PM
#McDonnell trial: prosecution is going to rest tomorrow. Friday is motions day. Defense should start Monday @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/13/2014 1:48:09 PM
Prosecutors just said they anticipate resting their case tomorrow. Defense case to begin on Monday. Jury will have Friday off #McDonnell

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/13/2014 1:48:14 PM
Sessoms now back on the stand. Atty for Bob McDonnell beginning crossX

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/13/2014 1:49:08 PM
Sessoms off the stand. Defense asked if BM would need to list a loan to MM. He said no. Also no line for LLC debt #McDonnell

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/13/2014 2:30:11 PM
Sessoms leaving court said he's glad his testimony is over. Recap live at noon on @13NewsNow #McDonnell https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu7Py6VIYAIDKrr.jpg

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/13/2014 2:36:25 PM
Maureen #McDonnell 's lawyer: if a loan w/o a personal guarantee given 2 her nerds to be listed on Gov's statement Sessoms: No @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/13/2014 2:39:07 PM
#McDonnell Prosecution to Sessoms: ever done a handshake deal with a corporation? Sessoms: No @wusa9 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu7Q94IIEAAiRX4.jpg

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/13/2014 2:41:29 PM
Va Beach Mayor William Sessoms after testifying for prosecution: "I wish the best I can for Bob #McDonnell " @wusa9 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu7RuLnCIAEVNUN.jpg

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/13/2014 2:44:47 PM
"They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the cookie dough’s provenance." washingtonpost.com/blogs/liveblog…

by Alan Suderman via twitter 8/13/2014 3:55:01 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Federal court refuses to delay Virginia gay marriage ruling; couples could marry by next week.

by Phil Elliott via twitter retweeted by AlanSuderman 8/13/2014 4:15:27 PM
FINALLY. RT @mattzap Now on the stand: Verizon employee. Here's hoping he'll explain the mysterious (lack of) records on the Rolex pic

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/13/2014 7:20:11 PM
Bob McDonnell got his hair cut at a Hair Cuttery a 23 min drive from guv's office, according to scheduler's notes now part of trial evidence

by Alan Suderman via twitter 8/13/2014 8:54:08 PM
Gov #McDonnell came into office with $75K in credit card debt.
Does he regret being Gov? "No, campaigns are tough...on families" @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/13/2014 9:45:08 PM
#Mcdonnell prosecutors going thru emails, texts btn J Williams & defendants showing timing of gifts, loans and Governor's actions @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/14/2014 3:49:55 PM
It's not over. RT @PostRoz After 75 minutes of argument, McDonnell defense motion for acquittal on all counts is denied in all parts.

by Paulina Firozi via twitter 8/15/2014 3:53:35 PM
Judge in #McDonnell corruption case refuses 2 dismiss charges after prosecution rests. Defense begins evidence Monday bit.ly/1BkctRF

by Nick Ochsner via twitter 8/15/2014 3:58:54 PM
Former Gov. Bob #McDonnell : It's "crushing to be a defendant in a criminal case" wusa9.com/mobile/mobile_…

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/16/2014 1:12:23 PM
Janet Kelly on Maureen #McDonnell : she was screaming at the Gov. at night, realized he can't do his job if he's getting yelled at @wusa9

by Peggy Fox via twitter 8/18/2014 4:39:28 PM
Before lunch break, #McDonnell aide Janet Kelly says of guv, ''If they had to elect the Boy Scout of the year, Mr. Honest, it would be him.'

by RTDSchapiro via twitter retweeted by PeggyTV 8/18/2014 5:06:08 PM