WRIC – RICHMOND — Former Governor Bob McDonnell has formally filed for his appeal on federal corruption charges to be heard by the full 15-judge panel.
Earlier this month, an appeals court upheld the guilty verdict against McDonnell on 11 charges of corruption.
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The decision means the appeals court believes there were no errors in the trial from last September in which McDonnell was convicted.
Both McDonnell and his wife are free on bond while the pursue their appeals.
This is a developing story.