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McDonnell v. United States, 579 U.S. 550 (2016), was a United States Supreme Court case concerning the appeal of former Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell's conviction for honest services fraud and Hobbs Act extortion.
Jun 27, 2016 · McDONNELL v. UNITED STATES. 792 F. 3d 478, vacated and remanded. Syllabus [Syllabus] [PDF] Opinion, Roberts [Roberts Opinion] [PDF] NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued.
Apr 27, 2016 · The McDonnells were eventually arrested and charged for corruption, under federal statutes that make it a felony to take “official action” in exchange for money, campaign contributions, or any other thing of value. On September 4, 2014, McDonnell was found guilty on 11 counts of corruption.
McDonnell v. United States. Share. Holding: The federal bribery statute, 18 U.S.C. § 201, makes it a crime for a public official to “receive or accept anything of value” in exchange for being “influenced in the performance of any official act.”
Nov 10, 2016 · United States - Harvard Law Review. McDonnell v. United States. Most people would assume that giving $175,000 in loans, gifts, and other benefits to a sitting governor while trying to secure his state’s help in launching your business would be unequivocally illegal.
Apr 27, 2016 · Analysis. The Supreme Court will decide whether the exercise of actual government power is necessary for an act to be considered an “official action.” The Court will also determine the validity of the lower court’s jury instructions and whether two federal corruption statutes are unconstitutional.
Apr 27, 2016 · UNITED STATES is a case that was decided by the Supreme Court of the United States on June 27, 2016. The case was argued before the court on April 27, 2016. In a 8-0 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated the ruling of the lower court and remanded the case for further proceedings consistent with the Court's opinion.
