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July 25, 2013

Virginia Governor Apologizes, Refuses to Resign for Accepting $140,000 From Donor 
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Republican Gov. Robert Mc Donnell of Virginia has apologized for the
first time over his controversial financial ties to a prominent donor.
Mc Donnell and his family have received more than $140,000 from Star
Scientific CEO Johnnie Williams. Federal investigators are looking into
whether Mc Donnell accepted the money in exchange for promoting Star
Scientific’s products. On Tuesday, Mc Donnell said he has repaid more
than $120,000 to Williams, money he says was always intended as a loan.
In a statement, Mc Donnell said he is "deeply sorry for the
embarrassment" caused to his family and to Virginia citizens, but added
that he "broke no laws."

 

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