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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The chronically delayed trial of The State of Alabama V. Michael G. Hubbard is set to begin Tuesday. Nearly two years after his indictments on 23 felony counts of public corruption, a jury of his peers will hear opening statements from the State, and the defense. There was a … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The beginnings of what will eventually become a very long list of potential witnesses in the Mike Hubbard felony trial began on Tuesday as subpoenas were being sent out. These first subpoenas we believe are for witnesses for the prosecution. Among those who may testify are State Senators, House … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Joseph S. Ammons, General Counsel for the Alabama Department Of Labor, sent an email just before noon on Tuesday to other agency lawyers expressing concern over the State’s failure to pay AlaCourt. He also requested to know if other departments were being required by the Finance Department to … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On his first Statement of Economic Interests (SEI) filed with the Alabama Ethics Commission (in 2010), Sen. Phil Williams (R-Rainbow) listed no professional or consulting clients. However, on his latest filing for 2014, he enumerated 43. Williams’ clients include: 3 Loan and/or Finance Companies worth between $1,000 – $10,000 … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, Judge Jacob Walker, III ruled that Speaker Mike Hubbard had improperly handled a subpoena and ordered the information sealed. He also added that the information was not relevant to the case. Court filings state the defense improperly used subpoenas by disregarding Rule 17.3, to gather documents, records … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—New court documents in Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal case reveal, that he and his attorney have been improperly using subpoenas, by disregarding Rule 17.3, to gather documents, records and interviews. (SEE MOTION.) Rule 17.3. Subpoena duces tecum, reads as follows: (a) PRODUCTION OF BOOKS, PAPERS, ETC. A subpoena may … Continued