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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
June 8, 2016

Billy Canary: “I Love Mike Hubbard Like a Brother”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, June 3, 2016, two of the most influential lobbyists in the State of Alabama both independently used the line: “I love Mike Hubbard like a brother” in their testimony as to why they went out of their way to help the Speaker of the House. Within an … Continued
June 6, 2016

Hubbard Trial Day Seven: Only The Jury Knows

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—On Day seven of the Speaker Mike Hubbard criminal public corruption trail, we heard testimony from Bobby Abrams, Rob Burton, and Jimmy Rane. Abrams, who owns the company Capitol Cups, paid Hubbard $10,000 a month ostensibly to sell cups. Abrams admitted that if Hubbard had secured the letter for … Continued
June 3, 2016

Hubbard Trial Day Five: Sumner Fries Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—Former Alabama Ethics Commission Director, Jim Sumner, testified authoritatively and effectively with devastating consequences for the defense on Day Five of the criminal trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard. In spite of Hubbard’s attorney, Bill Baxley, attempting to marginalize Sumner’s testimony, Judge Jacob Walker, III sided with the State and … Continued
June 1, 2016

The Battle Lines are Drawn

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The courtroom battle that is The State of Alabama v. Michael G. Hubbard is not a contest between prosecutor Matt Hart and defense attorney Bill Baxley. It is covert warfare between Justice and Riley Inc., with consigliere Rob Riley as mastermind of the behind-the-scenes, mob-style tactics. Last Thursday, use … Continued
May 30, 2016

Hubbard Trial: Day Two “100,000 Reasons”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—”A bad day for the defense” is how one prominent defense attorney described Day Two of the Mike Hubbard felony trial. Hubbard’s former chief of staff, Josh Blades, was the State’s star witness on this second day of testimony. Blades revealed Hubbard’s actions regarding the adding of 23 words … Continued
May 26, 2016

Hubbard Trial: Day One

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—On day one of the State of Alabama vs. Michael G. Hubbard, there were no fireworks, but there was some insight into the days ahead, and a little more backstory on the 23 counts of felony corruption for which Hubbard stands accused. Those notable in attendance included Rob Riley, … Continued
May 25, 2016

New Developments in Bentley Investigation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The investigation into Governor Robert Bentley has taken a new turn, with the recusal of US Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, George Beck. Those with knowledge of the investigation believe that Beck’s recusal is due to his long association with donors, consultants, and advisors, who have been … Continued
May 23, 2016

Defense May Have Revealed Key Strategy

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Jury selection in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony public corruption trial is complete, with twelve jurors and four alternates. During the three day process, there were hints of possible strategies from the defense that could prove troubling, not for the prosecution, but team Hubbard. The jury is comprised of … Continued
May 19, 2016

BREAKING: Hubbard’s Attorney Confirms Plea Deal Report is False

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recently, rumors have been reported that Speaker Mike Hubbard reached a plea agreement with the State’s Attorney General’s Office. “There is not one grain of truth in those articles,” is how Hubbard’s attorney Bill Baxley addressed the issue when asked by the Alabama Political Reporter. Baxley also said, “Neither … Continued
May 4, 2016