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Hubbard Pre-Trial Rescheduled

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, Judge Jacob Walker, III, granted a motion for the continuance of Speaker Mike Hubbard’s pre-trial conference date, to April 20 at 9:00 am. On Wednesday, Hubbard’s defense asked for a continuance of the April 15 pre-trial date, set in an order by Walker earlier this week. Hubbard … Continued
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April 1, 2016

No Prosecutorial Misconduct, Hubbard Motion Denied

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For over 18 months, Speaker Mike Hubbard and his criminal lawyers have accused the State of Prosecutorial Misconduct in its investigation and indictment of Hubbard. They enlisted an army of media hacks, talk show bullies, politicos and PR specialists to persuade, not only the trial judge, but also the … Continued
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March 30, 2016

Judge Walker Sets Hubbard Pre-Trial, Trial

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—On Wednesday, Judge Jacob Walker, III, issued an order setting the case against Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard to go to trial in May. Walker said that before Hubbard’s case, there are four cases to be tried in front of the May 9 jury. He cautioned that those … Continued
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March 30, 2016

Knee Surgery Delays Hubbard Trial

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The State has asked for a continuance in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony trial, citing Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart’s unexpected knee surgery. Hubbard’s trial on 23 felony counts of public corruption was scheduled for April 11, almost a year and a half after his indictment. Hubbard has used … Continued
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March 28, 2016
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Who is the Enemy Now?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “We have met the enemy and he is us,” is a famous quote from the comic strip, Pogo, by Walt Kelly. After the 2014 elections, this should be the unofficial motto of the Alabama Republican Party, especially the embattled, Legislative and Executive Branches. Gov. Robert Bentley is battling the … Continued
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March 21, 2016

Judge Walker Orders Hubbard Trial April 11

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The trial judge in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony case made one thing perfectly clear during Thursday’s hearing: Hubbard will have his day in court very soon. Judge Jacob Walker, III, has granted a small continuance to allow for housekeeping and any writs of mandamus, but set certain the … Continued
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March 18, 2016

Judge Walker Issues Late Night Order on Coleman Tapes

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Despite Baron Coleman’s assurances to Judge Jacob Walker III, that he would not release taped conversations between he and Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart, the judge issued a protective order barring him from disseminating them publicly, then hours later he issued an amended version which included Coleman’s statements to … Continued
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March 14, 2016

BREAKING: Court Denies Hubbard Request for Stay

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In what is a stunning defeat for Speaker Mike Hubbard, it took the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals only three days to deny his writ of mandamus. Denial of Writ of Mandamas and oral Hubbard had petitioned the the Court to stay his trial until it consider motions to … Continued
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March 10, 2016

Coleman Ordered to Turn Over Secret Recordings

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Attorney and radio talk show host, Baron Coleman, has been ordered to turn over secret recordings to the trial Judge in the felony corruption case of Speaker Mike Hubbard. Coleman, said he has recorded the Attorney General’s Chief of the Special Prosecutions Unit, Matt Hart, and perhaps others without … Continued
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March 10, 2016