Supreme Court unanimously voted to overturn the public corruption conviction of former Virginia governor Robert McDonnell. (Monica Akhtar/The Washington Post)Supreme Court unanimously voted to overturn the public corruption conviction of former Virginia governor Robert McDonnell. [More court news: Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion clinic restrictions]In a statement Monday afternoon, McDonnell expressed gratitude for the justices’ decision. Caption The Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of the former Virginia governor in corruption case. (Monica Akhtar/The Washington Post)The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously overturned former Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell’s public corruption conviction and made it harder to prosecute public officials for alleged wrongdoing.

Source: Washington Post June 27, 2016 14:41 UTC