#SCOTUS Will Let Gov. McDonnell Stay Out of Jail, at Least for a Few Days

Lyle Denniston:

Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., on Monday afternoon temporarily blocked the imprisonment of former Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell until the Supreme Court can consider further his plea to remain free while he appeals his corruption conviction.   The Chief Justice’s order is here.

The Justice Department was told to file its views on McDonnell’s plea by 4 p.m. on Wednesday.  A federal appeals court ruling upholding his conviction will be on hold until after there is further action either by the Chief Justice or by the full Court.

 

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