ELLEN PODGOR AT THE WHITE COLLAR CRIME BLOG: Should Governor McDonnell’s Case Be Retried?

This is an opportunity for the government to step in and accept the Court’s decision and be responsible. And the responsible thing to do here is dismiss!

There are many criminal acts occurring in society that warrant prosecution. Companies are in need of computer laws being enforced. Corruption is without doubt a problem and when someone takes money for doing a specific official act, then prosecution is needed.

But being a nice guy and listening to constituents, trying to promote their businesses, and sticking to one’s campaign slogan – “Bob’s for Jobs” – should not be crime.

Well, the whole point was to turn Virginia over to the Clinton machine before 2016, and with that accomplished there’s really no reason to proceed.