those bribes in exchange for government favors for a wealthy businessman, johnny williams. ceo of a dietary supplement company. >> i hurt myself, my family and my beloved people of virginia. and for that, i am deeply, deeply sorry. >> reporter: the money and gifts the couple accepted included a rolex and wedding catering for their daughter. mcdonnell said he'd appeal. he becomes the 12th u.s. governor to be convicted of corruption. >> this case from the outset was about dishonesty and corruption. no elected official is above the law. public corruption poses a significant threat to our security and our way of life. >> reporter: the former governor maintains he never betrayed his oath of office but will begin his two-year prison sentence february 9th. his wife maureen mcdonnell will be sentenced on february 20th. josh haskell, abc news, new york. a dallas woman is recovering