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Timeline to Scandal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Many questions remain about the steps which have led to the statewide scandal now engulfing Governor Bentley’s Administration. Why did Baron Coleman, once a fierce critic of Speaker Mike Hubbard, come to his aid? Why were Gov. Bentley and his senior advisor, Rebekah Caldwell Mason, so adamant that ALEA … Continued
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April 18, 2016

Ball Claims Political Suppression

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former law enforcement officer/turned politico, State Rep. Mike Ball (R-Huntsville) testified last October that a phone call from Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart was proof of prosecutorial misconduct, in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony case. Ball was represented during his testimony before Judge Jacob Walker III, by former Attorney … Continued
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April 13, 2016

Collier Reportedly Met with FBI

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, WSFA reported that former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Chief Spencer Collier, met with agents under the authority of US Attorney for the Middle District, George Beck. Scant details of the meeting are known at this time, but it is believed that in recent days, Beck’s office … 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 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

Morrow Readies Resolution to Investigate AG Luther Strange

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Rep. Johnny Mack Morrow (D-Red Bay) has an House Resolution ready to go to the floor, calling for an investigation into Attorney General Luther Strange. This is in response to a letter sent by thirty-seven lawmakers, asking the Obama Administration to investigate General Strange, in reference to his actions … Continued
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March 17, 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

Hubbard Case Goes Forward Despite Coleman Distraction

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter MONTGOMERY—While Mike Hubbard’s attorney, Bill Baxley, was cross-examining Jack Campbell, a prosecution witness at the hearing in Lee County on Thursday, the State raised an objection. Judge Jacob Walker, III, asked Baxley, “What does this have to do with the affidavit he gave?” Baxley paused, look at the judge … Continued
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March 4, 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