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Jockeying for Speaker

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Before Mike Hubbard’s political body was even cold, Business Council of Alabama (BCA) Chairman Billy Canary and former Gov. Bob Riley were jockeying to place their “next guy” in the Speaker’s chair. Reps. Mac McCutcheon, Mike Jones, Victor Gaston, Bill Poole, Lynn Greer, Phil Williams and David Standridge are … Continued
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June 15, 2016
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The Never-ending Story: Corruption in Alabama

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Well, thank goodness it’s done. Former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, convicted on 12 of the 23 indictments against him, is no longer in the Alabama Legislature. The jury in the 13-day trial did its job, as did the state prosecutors. Bill Baxley, former attorney general and lieutenant … Continued
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June 15, 2016

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
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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 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

Hubbard Trial Day Nine: Testimony Indicates Hubbard Merged Speaker’s Office With Riley’s Lobbying Firm

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—Emails entered into evidence during former Gov. Bob Riley’s testimony on day nine, was a matrix of deals that benefited both Riley and Hubbard. Lead Prosecutor, Matt Hart, in email after email revealed a disturbing pattern where Riley would ask something from Hubbard, receive it, and vice versa, in … Continued
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June 7, 2016

Summary of Charges Against Michael G. Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—In the matter of the State of Alabama v. Michael G. Hubbard: He is on trial for violating the State’s Ethics Laws. If convicted on any of the 23 felonies with which he is charged, Hubbard will be immediately removed from office. Each count carries a maximum sentence of … Continued
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June 6, 2016