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Barry Moore Found Not Guilty

Byron SheheeAlabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—After deliberating on its second day, the jury broke on Thursday afternoon and found Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) not guilty on two charges of perjury and two counts of providing false statements. The prosecution closed yesterday by asking the jury not to be confused by the defense’s efforts to fog the … Continued
October 31, 2014
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Battle Lost, War to Continue

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Indicted lawmaker Rep. Barry Moore (R – Enterprise) is a free man once again. He and his family have a great deal to be thankful for, as the system worked, and this time it worked in his favor. I sat through the trial and I must say, I would … Continued
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October 31, 2014
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Moore Trial: Day Three

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA— On day three of the trial, and what some thought would be the last day of the State’s case vs. Rep. Barry Moore. R-Enterprise, the defendant testified and closing arguments were heard. Early in the morning, Moore took the stand in an effort to defend himself from two … Continued
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October 30, 2014

Marsh Tells Voters He Will Not Be Indicted

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 29, an overflow crowd packed the Lurleen Wallace School of Nursing auditorium at Jacksonville State University to hear the Senate District 11 debate between incumbent Senator Del Marsh (R from Anniston) and his opponent, attorney Taylor Stewart (D from Anniston).  The event was a heavy weight slug … Continued
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October 30, 2014

Moore Trial: Day Two

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA,— Day two of the State’s case versus Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, was set to begin with Josh Pipkin, challenger to Moore in the 2014 Republican Primary, taking the stand. Both legal teams, however, were in conference with Judge Jacob Walker well before the jury was brought into the … Continued
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October 29, 2014
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The Trouble with Mike

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It’s been a little over a week since the Speaker of the House was indicted by a Grand Jury of his peers on 23 counts of public corruption. While law enforcement has remained silent, due to legal restraints, Hubbard and company have been in full-throttled spin mode. Hubbard’s … Continued
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October 29, 2014

Did Hubbard Use Campaign Donations to Post Bail?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—According to the latest FPCA reports, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, paid his company Auburn Network $131, 281.00, on the very day he was arrested by the State on 23 counts of public corruption.  According to Hubbard’s indictment, Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker established a bond schedule … Continued
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October 29, 2014

The State v. Barry Moore: Day 1

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter Opelika — On Monday, Rep. Barry Moore (Enterprise) had his first chance to meet the jury that will decide whether or not he is guilty of the State’s charges against him. Moore is charged with perjury (two counts) and giving false statements (two counts) during a Grand Jury investigation … Continued
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October 28, 2014
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Moore Trial Day One: Defense Attorney In 1913 Or 1920?

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The first day of Republican Rep. Barry Moore’s trial was sad; even pathetic. There was Moore, with his hound dog good looks, dressed in a beige, summer-weight sport coat, looking worn and thrift-store chic. His wife, dutifully sitting behind her man, visibly worried. Defense attorney, Bill Baxley, gave … Continued
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October 28, 2014

The Nexus of Big Business and the Hubbard Affair

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, has been charged with 23 felony counts of public corruption. Many of the indictments stem from Hubbard receiving significant quantities of cash from some of the State’s largest business owners. The indictments issued by the Special Lee County Grand Jury, name Gov. … Continued
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October 27, 2014