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ALEA Chief Responds to Accusation: Story is Planted

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In response to an al.com report once again insinuating that Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Spencer Collier or his staff had misappropriated State funds or resources, Collier issued a statement calling out reporter Chuck Dean, Governor Robert Bentley’s chief advisor Rebekah Caldwell Mason, Acting ALEA Secretary Stan Stabler, … Continued
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March 22, 2016

Firings Lead to Closing Criminal Cases

By Bill Britt Alabama Poliical Reporter MONTGOMERY—Firings at the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has led to the closing of several criminal investigations, including one involving State Sen. Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City), according to several sources with knowledge of the investigation. Law enforcement officers have confirmed, that Special Agent Jack Wilson was ordered by State … 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

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

Insiders Claim Governor Asked Chief Lawman to Lie to Attorney General

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter MONTGOMERY—Insiders privy to meetings between Secretary of Law Enforcement Spencer Collier and Gov. Robert Bentley claim, the Governor asked Collier to tell the State’s Attorney General’s Office that an investigation into Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart was on going, when it was not. Bentley’s conversation with Collier was due … Continued
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March 3, 2016

Hubbard Takes Revenge on More Critics

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—By now, most are aware that Speaker Mike Hubbard, in a fit of petty retribution, removed Rep. Phil Williams (R-Monrovia) from the chairmanship of the House Technology and Research Committee, replacing him with perceived Hubbard loyalist, Rep. Donnie Chesteen. But, Williams is not the only lawmaker Hubbard punished last … Continued
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February 1, 2016

Williams, Henry Deny Seeking Democrat’s Support

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Two Republican State Representatives deny accusations they were recruiting Democrats in an effort to oust Speaker Mike Hubbard. Rep. Phil Williams (R-Madison) hasn’t made a secret of his campaign to replace Hubbard, neither has Rep. Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) denied his support for Williams. Chuck Dean (al.com) recently reported, “The … Continued
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January 29, 2016
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Dishonest Brokers

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Opinion In an al.com report by Mike Cason, Ethics Director, Tom Albritton, carefully worded his response regarding the resignation of Commission Vice Chair, V. Larkin Martin. Eight hours after this publication release its story on Martin. (In a phone conversation with Cason, he admitted he had first learned of the story … Continued
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December 29, 2015

Court Filing Show Cozy Relationship With Reporters

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Recently filed court documents in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felon case show that Hubbard and his attorney privately met with reporters on the day of his indictment to encourage favorable reporting after his arrest. According to the State’s prosecution, Chuck Dean of al.com and AP reporter Kim Chandler previously … Continued
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March 24, 2015