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Defense May Have Revealed Key Strategy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Jury selection in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony public corruption trial is complete, with twelve jurors and four alternates. During the three day process, there were hints of possible strategies from the defense that could prove troubling, not for the prosecution, but team Hubbard. The jury is comprised of … Continued
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May 19, 2016
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Hubbard Hubbub Finally Goes to Trial

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Let’s celebrate! Finally, the trial for Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) is underway. Well, technically underway. Jury selection began this week. As APR Editor in Chief Bill Britt reports, about 100 Lee County residents were called for jury duty. About 25 of those were let go … Continued
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May 18, 2016

What is Voir Dire?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Currently, a jury is being selected in Lee County for the felony public corruption trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard. Jury selection is commonly referred to as “striking a jury” because both the prosecution and the defense take turns arguing challenges for cause to disqualify certain potential juror. In … Continued
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May 18, 2016
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After the Storm: A Modest Proposal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Jury selection in the State vs Michael G. Hubbard began Monday, with opening arguments to begin on May 24 or 25. The trial is expected to last approximately a month, according to statements made at the last hearing. If Hubbard, who is charged with 23 felony counts of public … Continued
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May 17, 2016

Jury Selection Has Begun In Hubbard Trial

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Jury selection began on Monday in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony trial. Presiding Judge Jacob Walker, III, said he believed a jury could be in place by Thursday, with opening statements to follow on Tuesday, May 24. Judge Walker, Deputy Attorney General John Gibbs, and Defense Attorney David McKnight … Continued
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May 17, 2016

BREAKING: Hubbard’s Attorney Confirms Plea Deal Report is False

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, rumors have been reported that Speaker Mike Hubbard reached a plea agreement with the State’s Attorney General’s Office. “There is not one grain of truth in those articles,” is how Hubbard’s attorney Bill Baxley addressed the issue when asked by the Alabama Political Reporter. Baxley also said, “Neither … Continued
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May 4, 2016
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Hey Everybody Let’s Have A Trial!

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Judge Jacob Walker, III, finally said enough is enough, and with that, Speaker Mike Hubbard is fated to stand trial on 23 felony counts of public corruption in May. This will be some 577 days after being indicted. Jury selection will begin the week of May 16, … Continued
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May 2, 2016

State Seeks to Keep False Arguments Out of Hubbard Trial

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State has filed a Supplemental Brief in support of its motions in limine in the felony public corruption trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard. According to the Criminal Law Bulletin, Volume 46, Number 2. “Most commonly, motions in limine are used to strike at objectionable evidence that may be highly … Continued
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April 28, 2016

The State Says Hubbard Doesn’t Need Sixth Continuance

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a 20 page motion, the State argues that the court should deny Speaker Mike Hubbard’s request for a sixth continuance of his trial, on 23 felony counts of public corruption. Hubbard is requesting more time to prepare for trial, due to added lawyers even though the majority of … Continued
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April 27, 2016

Hubbard Defense Files For Continuance Again

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last Friday, Bill Baxley, lead defense attorney for Mike Hubbard, filed another motion for continuance, this time to move the trial date to August. The motion states, that they were not prepared for the June 16 date set by Judge Jacob Walker, III, on March 29. The Defense’s motion … Continued
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April 27, 2016