Former International Motorsports Hall of Fame bookkeeper indicted
The former International Motorsports Hall of Fame bookkeeper was indicted on an ethics charge, alleging $159,000 misuse of funds
Corruption
Second subpoenas issued as Ponzi scheme scandal threatens to reach deep into Alabama GOP
Georgia and Alabama officials face scrutiny as Frost’s $140M faith-based fraud ensnares Republican leaders and political networks
John Rogers, longest serving Alabama Democrat, to plead guilty to federal charges, resign
Rogers has signed a plea agreement admitting to his role in a kickback scheme.
Alabama judge faces arrest for misuse of office, perjury charges
Self is accused of using public funds to employ his son and misappropriating public money for personal purchases.
January 30, 2024
State Rep. Rogers’ assistant indicted on fraud related to kickback scheme
A 21-count indictment filed this week in United States District Court charges Varrie Johnson Kindall, 58, of Chelsea.
Rep. Plump, facing federal charges, agrees to resign from House
A charging document filed today in U.S. District Court charges Plump, 76, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and obstruction of justice.
May 23, 2023
Montgomery attorney J.W. Godwin convicted on financial exploitation of the elderly
The attorney failed to pay property taxes for his client, resulting in the client's home being permanently lost.
Will Dismukes found guilty of first-degree theft of property
Because the jury found the state proved certain aggravating circumstances, Dismukes could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
Dismukes trial pushed to Feb. 13
Dismukes' trial would have begun today, but an order filed Thursday reset the date.
Dismukes’ theft trial set for Jan. 9
Dismukes is alleged to have stolen well over $2,500 worth of flooring materials from his former employer between 2016 and 2018.