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Hubbard Trial Day Three: Witness Changes Testimony, Shocks Prosecution

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—A series of witnesses made it clear that Speaker Mike Hubbard was intimately involved in placing language into the Medicaid portion of the General Fund Budget that would give his client, American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI), a monopoly over the multi-million dollar Medicaid pharmacy business. That was until former … Continued
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May 27, 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
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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
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May 25, 2016

Taxpayers on Hook for Bentley, Stabler High Powered Attorney

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former “Top Cop” Spencer Collier is suing Governor Robert Bentley, Stan Stabler (Collier’s replacement), and others in a civil lawsuit. Bentley and Stabler are being represented by John Neiman from the Birmingham-based law firm, Maynard Cooper & Gale. The pair are being sued personally, and not in their official … Continued
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May 24, 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
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May 23, 2016

Welcome to Alabama: The Heart of Corruption

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
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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
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May 19, 2016

What is Voir Dire?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Currently, a jury is being selected in Lee County for the felony public corruption trial of Speaker Mike Hubbard. Jury selection is commonly referred to as “striking a jury” because both the prosecution and the defense take turns arguing challenges for cause to disqualify certain potential juror. In … Continued
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May 18, 2016

Bob Johnson’s Funeral will be Today in Fultondale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Longtime political reporter Bob Johnson for the Associated Press, Birmingham Post Herald, and Montgomery Advertiser will be buried in Fultondale at Walker Chapel Funeral Home and Memorial Garden at 2:00 pm. Visitation is at 1:00 pm. The ‘Birmingham News’ obituary: “Aug. 31, 1949-May 13, 2016 Bob Johnson, age 66 … Continued
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May 18, 2016
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After the Storm: A Modest Proposal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Jury selection in the State vs Michael G. Hubbard began Monday, with opening arguments to begin on May 24 or 25. The trial is expected to last approximately a month, according to statements made at the last hearing. If Hubbard, who is charged with 23 felony counts of public … Continued
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May 17, 2016