Charges Filed Against Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell + Security Concerns At The Sochi Olympics




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Summary: <p>CHARGES FILED AGAINST VIRGINIA GOV. ROBERT MCDONNELL : On Tuesday, federal prosecutors charged former Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, with illegally accepting gifts from a state businessman in exchange for touting his dietary supplements. The charges came 10 days after McDonnell left office and make him the Commonwealth's first governor to face criminal prosecution. We explore the implications of the charges and new concerns about integrity in the statehouse. (24 min.) SECURITY CONCERNS AT THE SOCHI OLYMPICS: When the Olympics open in Sochi on Feb. 7, athletes will be welcomed to the costliest and the most fortified games in Olympic history. Terror threats and recent bombings blamed on separatists in the neighboring Caucasus have put Sochi and nearby cities on virtual lockdown. More than 30,000 Russian police officers and troops are expected at the games, as well as FBI agents and other foreign security officers. We find out how Sochi is preparing, what security measures visitors can expect and how serious the threat is from Russia's neighboring Islamist insurgency. (23 min.)</p>