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Birmingham superfund scam extends well beyond federal courtroom

A scam took place in Birmingham. It involved an EPA superfund site. It involved political corruption. It involved poor, mostly black people getting the absolute shaft by the people who swore oaths to protect them. No, this scam isn’t part of the ongoing Oliver Robinson federal corruption trial. It is very specifically not part of … Continued
July 5, 2018

Billing records show Balch attorneys played substantial role in state superintendent search, alleged smear campaign

Billing records obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter show that attorneys from the law firm Balch & Bingham were heavily involved in the Alabama State Department’s flawed superintendent search that landed Michael Sentance and was paid thousands of dollars to counsel and coach department lawyers and a state school board member. Those records, provided to … Continued
March 20, 2018

APR files records request related to Luther Strange and Super Fund site

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Political Reporter filed a freedom of information request with the Alabama Attorney General’s office requesting any and all public records concerning any email communications between the Drummond Company and former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange. The same FOI request was made by Tallahassee Attorney David A. Ludder … Continued
January 30, 2018

Lawyer asks AG for documents related to Luther Strange, 35th Avenue Superfund site

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Attorney David A Ludder, who is representing the environmentalist group GASP, is asking Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) to hand over documents that then AG Luther Strange (R) may have written or received concerning the controversial 35th Avenue Superfund site in North Birmingham. As Attorney General, Luther Strange actively … Continued
October 17, 2017

Federal Grand Jury indicts two lawyers and Drummond Vice President in conspiracy to bribe Oliver Robinson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A Federal Grand Jury indicted two Birmingham lawyers and an Alabama coal company executive on charges of conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. The indictment charges that the three paid former state Rep. Oliver Robinson, D-Birmingham, who has already pleaded guilty, to take official action favorable to … Continued
September 29, 2017

Defendants claim innocence in allegations of public corruption

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Balch & Bingham partners Joel Gilbert and Steve McKinney were indicted by a federal grand jury along with Drummond Company, Inc. Vice President David Roberson for six counts of conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering in an alleged conspiracy to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from expanding the … Continued
September 29, 2017

More corruption indictments expected Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama on Wednesday announced a noon press conference for Thursday. According to his defense counsel, charges are expected tomorrow against Joel Gilbert, a partner at Birmingham law firm Balch & Bingham LLP, in connection legal services he provided his client … Continued
September 27, 2017

Balch & Bingham under siege on website

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Highly skilled research featured on banbalch.com takes aim at Birmingham-based law firm, Balch & Bingham. Material meticulously crafted into a damning narrative chronicles some of the firms most questioned activities, including the Oliver Robinson bribery scandal and alleged subcontract problems in Mississippi. “Balch & Bingham is currently under scrutiny … Continued
September 25, 2017

Ivey-appointee Will Sellers to seek full term on Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Will Sellers announced that he will seek election for a full term on the court in 2018. “I am grateful to Governor Kay Ivey for appointing me to the Alabama Supreme Court,” Sellers said. “I have now served three full months on the Court, … Continued
September 25, 2017

Brinson: “This election has been as much about scandal as it has been about issues.”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday August 9, 2017, US Senate candidate Dr. Randy Brinson (R) was critical of Senator Luther Strange (R). Brinson said, “It has been an interesting year in Alabama politics. … This election has been as much about scandal as it has been about issues.” Brinson criticized Strange, “From his … Continued
August 11, 2017