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More Indictments Likely

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—When asked if there would be more indictments, Acting Attorney General W. Van Davis said, “No Comment.” That statement should strike fear in the heart of anyone named in the counts on which Mike Hubbard was found guilty. Hubbard was found guilty on seven counts of receiving a thing … Continued
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June 14, 2016

Former Deputy Attorney General Could Be Indicted

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—There is a very real possibility, that former Deputy Attorney General, Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan, will be indicted, due to his alleged role in trying to hinder the investigation into the crimes of former Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard. Hubbard has been found guilty of twelve felony counts … Continued
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June 14, 2016

Lathan Comments on Hubbard Verdict

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman, Terry Lathan, said the party did the right thing when it audited the books revealing possible improprieties by former ALGOP Chairman former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). Chairman Lathan said, “With the announcement of Mike Hubbard’s guilty verdicts on twelve felony charges, the … Continued
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June 14, 2016
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Guilty: The System Worked

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Michael G. Hubbard, on Friday, June 10, the thirteenth day of his trial, was found guilty on twelve counts of public corruption. The system worked. In an era where government, law enforcement and the media are accused daily of ineptitude, negligence and bias, that is not a phrase often … Continued
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June 13, 2016

Hubbard Charges: Guilty and Not Guilty

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—Below we have grouped the counts for which the Lee County jury returned guilty and not guilty charges against Michael G. Hubbard. The jury was unanimous in all counts. Each of these counts, according to Section 36-25-27 of the Code of Alabama 1975, constitutes a Class B felony with … Continued
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June 13, 2016

Hubbard Found Guilty, State Leaders React

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Late Friday night, June 10, 2016, the Alabama Speaker of the House, State Representative Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) was guilty of twelve felony counts for ethics violations. The secret Grand Jury investigation that many politicos denied even existed turned into the 23 indictments they said would get thrown out of … Continued
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June 13, 2016

Hubbard Trial Day Twelve: Prosecution Stings Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—The State of Alabama v. Michael G. Hubbard, day twelve, marked the beginning of the end for the criminal trial that has been years in the making. It is tempting to use a multitude of adjectives to describe the most surreal day to date. Suffice it to say, it … Continued
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June 10, 2016

Hubbard Trial Day 10: What The Jury Didn’t Hear

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter OPELIKA—In what one veteran attorney called a desperate move, Michael G. Hubbard took the stand in his own defense today, the tenth day of his criminal trial. The day began with Hubbard’s attorney, Bill Baxley, continuing his cross examination of former Governor Bob Riley, who was trying to woo … Continued
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June 8, 2016
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Hubbard’s “Friends” Defense is Wishful Thinking

By Beth Clayton Last week, I sat in on part of the Mike Hubbard criminal trial and listened to witnesses gush about what a great friend they consider Hubbard, how they love him “like a brother,” and how would do anything for him. This theme is, no doubt, part of the defense’s strategy to utilize … Continued
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June 8, 2016