弗吉尼亚前州长麦克唐纳犯下贪污罪
A court in Virginia has found the former state governor, Bob McDonnell, and his wife guilty of corruption.
美国弗吉尼亚州一家法院发现，前州长鲍勃·麦克唐纳和他妻子犯下贪污罪。
McDonnell was once considered a rising star of the Republican party
Mr McDonnell, who left office in January, was once a rising star of the Republican Party.
A federal jury concluded that he and his wife - who say they are now estranged - used his office to endorse the dietary supplements of a businessman in return for lavish gifts and loans.
They will be sentenced on 6 January.
Mr McDonnell, 60, was convicted on 11 charges, including wire fraud and receiving property based on his official duties.
His wife, former first lady Maureen McDonnell, 60, was found guilty on nine of the charges.
They were both found not guilty of falsifying financial statements.
Both bowed their heads and wept as the jury delivered their verdicts of guilty.
Although the McDonnells can appeal, they could face years in prison.
"This is a difficult and disappointing day for the commonwealth and its citizens," said the US Attorney for Virginia's Eastern District, Dana Boente, outside the courthouse in the state capital Richmond.
"Public service frequently requires sacrifice and almost always requires financial sacrifice."
Mr McDonnell was once considered a possible running mate for presidential candidate Mitt Romney in 2012.