Va. Gov. Terry McAuliffe reportedly under investigation by FBI

Virginia Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe is involved in an ongoing investigation by the FBI, and prosecutors from the Justice Department’s public integrity unit, according to CNN.

The investigation reportedly dates to at least last year and has focused on whether donations to his gubernatorial campaign violated the law.

“The Governor will certainly cooperate with the government if he is contacted about it,” said Marc Elias, attorney for McAuliffe campaign, in a statement to CNN.

CNN says U.S. officials briefed on the probe, say there’s no allegation that the foundation did anything improper; the probe has focused on McAuliffe and the electoral campaign donations.

McAuliffe is the second consecutive Virginia governor to be investigated by Justice Department and the FBI. In 2014, Bob McDonnell was convicted of corruption charges related to $175,000 in loans and gifts he received from a donor and friend. The Supreme Court is weighing an appeal of the conviction.

It couldn’t be learned what else the FBI and Justice Department are investigating as part of the probe in McAuliffe. The officials say the investigation remains active and ongoing.