Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was exonerated by the Supreme Court Monday after it ruled unanimously that he did not exchange political favors for expensive gifts he received from a wealthy businessman The high court ruled that setting up a meeting or organizing an event does not meet the definition of an official act In September 2014, a Virginia jury found Mr. McDonnell guilty of promoting the dietary supplements of businessman Jonnie R. Williams Sr. in exchange for in exchange for more than $170,000 in gifts and loans