Ex-first lady of Virginia appeals corruption convictions

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's former Virginia first lady appealed her public corruption convictions Monday.

Lawyers for Maureen McDonnell sent her notice of appeal to the Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Former Gov. Bob McDonnell previously appealed his convictions to the same court. Oral arguments in his case are set for the week of May 12.

A jury in September found the McDonnells guilty of doing favors for a nutritional supplements executive in exchange for $165,000 in gifts and loans. The former Republican governor, once considered a possible running mate to Mitt Romney in 2012, was sentenced last month to two years in prison.

His wife was sentenced Feb. 20 to one year and one day in federal prison. Both are free on bond while they pursue appeals.