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Breaking story - Va Gov McDonnell & wife facing criminal charges

In a just out Washington Post story, we learn In probe of Va. Gov. McDonnell, prosecutors agreed to delay decision on charges.

First two paragraphs:

Federal prosecutors told Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell last week that he and his wife would be charged in connection with a gift scandal, but senior Justice Department officials delayed the decision after the McDonnells’ attorneys made a face-to-face appeal in Washington, according to people familiar with the case.
Dana J. Boente, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, told the McDonnells’ legal teams that he planned to ask a grand jury to return an indictment no later than this past Monday, people familiar with the conversations said.

But then after attorneys for Virginia's first couple met with the Deputy Attorney General, there was a delay

The attorneys argued that the governor had done nothing improper to assist businessman Jonnie R. Williams Sr. In particular, they focused on the credibility of a key witness, said a person familiar with the presentation. They also argued that if prosecutors proceeded with charges, they should wait until after McDonnell left office Jan. 11 to allow a smooth transition of power to Gov.-elect Terry McAuliffe (D).

The McDonnells were informed on Friday that a final decision is on hold, that no decision will be made before January 2, and that the decision could slide into February.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/12/18/1263776/-Breaking-story-Va-Gov-McDonnell-wife-facing-criminal-charges