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Bill Britt is editor-in-chief at the Alabama Political Reporter and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics. You can email him at [email protected].

News / Stealing the Statehouse

New ALEA Affidavit Shows Bell/Coleman Contacted Law Enforcement

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, the Prosecution filed a supplement to Hubbard’s Renewed Motion to Dismiss, attaching one more affidavit. The affidavit is the testimony of the Chief of Staff for Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), John Taylor, Exhibit A. SEE SUPPLEMENT In the affidavit, Taylor says that he was contacted by … Continued
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February 17, 2016

Coleman’s Testimony Contradicts Affidavit Given to Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a hearing before Judge Jacob Walker on October 20, 2015, attorney and radio host Baron Coleman said, “Simply put, I know nothing about the Grand Jury.” He continued, “I didn’t testify in front of the Grand Jury. I didn’t — I have never spoken to a grand juror. … Continued
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February 16, 2016

State Moves to Quash Subpoenas, Hubbard Must Follow Rules

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State filed a motion to quash subpoenas issued by the defense for Baron Coleman and Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart, who is leading the prosecution in Speaker Mike Hubbard’s felony criminal case. It also asked the court to order Hubbard to follow rule 17.3 of the Alabama Rules … Continued
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February 15, 2016
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The Sordidness of Hubbard’s Selfishness

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The investigation and pretrial drama of the much-anticipated trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard has proven time and again that the gods of carnage are happily at play in this most operatic tale. One could dare find delight in watching these merry pranksters at work, were the consequences not so … Continued
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February 15, 2016

Coleman Revealed as Confidential Informant, Gave Affidavit to Mike Hubbard  

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Court filings state that, attorney and radio host, Baron Coleman gave his three-page affidavit to Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal lawyers, who used the information to renew its motion to dismiss Speaker Mike Hubbard’s felony case on prosecutorial misconduct and fraud. In the State’s motion, it is revealed Coleman served … Continued
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February 12, 2016

State Claims Privilege Over Coleman Information

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, the State filed a response to the Defense’s renewed motion to dismiss the case against Mike Hubbard, on grounds of prosecutorial misconduct and fraud. In conjunction, a motion for a protective order regarding Baron Coleman’s disclosure of information. Coleman, who filed an affidavit on Feb. 2, 2016, … Continued
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February 12, 2016

McConnell’s Foreign Companies Raise Questions 

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Exotic locations, pirates on the high-seas, and a run for the US Senate sounds like an adventure novel, but a closer look at Senate candidate Jonathon McConnell’s business interests, raises questions about foreign registries and campaign disclosures. McConnell has failed to meet required federal election deadlines, and left out … Continued
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February 11, 2016

Lottery: The Easiest Vote is to “Let the People Vote”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A packed room on the third floor of the State House was the scene for a public hearing, on a constitutional amendment that would change State law prohibiting a lottery. The Alabama 1901 Constitution specifically forbids a State lottery. Sen. Jim McClendon’s bill is written to allow the people … Continued
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February 11, 2016

SB69 Would Give Legislature Power to Immunize Criminals From Prosecution

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senate Bill 69 would give legislative committees the power to grant immunity for criminal activities. The bill’s intent is to give committees the authority to subpoena documents and testimony from agency heads and others—perhaps an unintended consequence that has raised serious questions in the judicial and law enforcement community. … Continued
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February 10, 2016

Law & Order Star’s Video on Death Row Inmate: Must See 10 Minutes

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For over two decades, William “Billy” Kuenzel has occupied a 8×5 cell on Alabama’s death row awaiting execution. Evidence withheld by prosecutors in his 1988 trial to came to light in 2010, showing Kuenzel did not murder Linda Jean Offord. On the night of November 9, 1987, in Sylacauga, … Continued
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February 10, 2016