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Judge Denies Hubbard’s Motion for Continuance

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Trial Judge Jacob Walker, III stated at Tuesday’s hearing, that he will not grant Speaker Mike Hubbard another continuance in his felony public corruption case. Judge Walker has ordered the trial to begin March 28, as scheduled. However, he did speculate that an appeal on pre-trial motions to a … Continued
January 27, 2016

Gulf State Park: Economic Opportunity or Political Pipe Dream

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Gov. Bentley is asking the legislature during this 2015 Special Session, to allow him to borrow millions of dollars to build a luxury hotel, and conference center at Alabama’s Gulf State Park; even though there are already two just like it a few miles away. The Governor … Continued
August 4, 2015

Investigator with Ties to Former Deputy AG Terminated

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY—Recently, the State’s Attorney General’s Office terminated an investigator with ties to alleged wrong-doings by former Deputy Attorney General Henry “Sonny” T. Reagan.  Howard “Gene” Sisson, an investigator with the Attorney General’s Office since 2007, has been removed from his position after it was believed he conspired with … Continued
April 27, 2015

Why Did Reagan Retain Baxley/Riley In The Fall of 2013?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Court records reveal that former Deputy Attorney General Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan engaged the representation of attorney Bill Baxley some time in the fall of 2013.  Records also show that Reagan was represented by attorney Rob Riley, son of former Gov. Bob Riley. While representing Reagan, Baxley also served … Continued
February 16, 2015

Big Luther Blasts Sonny Reagan For Leaking Corruption Trial Information

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 11, Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that former Deputy Attorney General Henry “Sonny” Reagan had resigned from the Alabama Attorney General’s office on December 2.  Reagan did not leave the office on very good terms. AG Strange denounced his former deputy in a department wide memo and … Continued
December 12, 2014

Deputy Attorney General Reagan’s Fate Could Be Decided Today

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Today, Deputy Attorney General, Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan will appear before his boss to determine if he will retain his position with that office. According to Special Acting Attorney General, W. Van Davis, the man overseeing the investigation of Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, “Reagan, for a period of … Continued
November 6, 2014

Moore’s Attorneys Go “Fishing” At Pretrial Conference

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Criminally indicted State Representative Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, stood before Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob A. Walker III on Friday for his pretrial conference. According to Rule 16 of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure: A pretrial conference is designed to improve the quality and speed of the trial … Continued
October 13, 2014

Court Denies Deputy Attorney General Motion to Quash His Testimony Before Lee County Grand Jury

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Court documents unsealed on Wednesday, reveal that Deputy Attorney General Henry T. (Sonny) Reagan, unsuccessfully tried to quash his subpoena to testify before the Lee County Grand Jury. The Grand Jury is investigating possible criminal activities committed by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard and others. After being served a … Continued
September 17, 2014

Hart Says Moore’s Attorneys Pinned Hopes On “Hail Mary” Defense

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, indicted lawmaker Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, was granted a continuance in his felony perjury case.  Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob A. Walker III granted Moore’s request and has rescheduled his trial for October 27, just seven days before the State’s general election. During the hearing, Moore’s … Continued
September 12, 2014

Deadline Passes for Arguments in Rep. Barry Moore Case

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Wednesday, August 20, was the deadline for arguments to be filed before the State’s Supreme Court in the Barry Moore perjury case. Last month, Moore’s attorneys filed a motion with the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals asking the court to consider technical legal challenges to the prosecution case against Moore. … Continued
August 21, 2014