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Reagan Can’t Remember

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—If day one of Mike Hubbard’s evidentiary hearing left the impression that former Deputy Attorney General Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan had a vivid recollection of every threat every made by Special Prosecutions Division Chief, Matt Hart, day two gave the impression that Reagan has a very selective memory regarding … Continued
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October 30, 2015

White Knew of Scheduling Conflict For Seven Months

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— In a confidential communication with trial Judge Jacob Walker III, House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal lawyer, J. Mark White, explained he had a scheduling conflict, and asked for a postponement of the March 28 trial. White has known for seven months that he had a scheduling conflict, but … Continued
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October 27, 2015

No New Evidence Presented at Hubbard Hearing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—On Monday, Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker III heard testimony regarding alleged prosecutorial misconduct in the case against House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). Hubbard and his legal team, led by J. Mark White, have abandoned claiming his innocence in favor of a different strategy: having the 23 felony charges … Continued
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October 27, 2015

Williams Offers Profound Change

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a private email, Rep. Phil Williams (R-Huntsville) explained to House members how he would fundamentally change the way the Speaker’s office would operate under his leadership. Williams says his plan would change the culture of the House of Representatives by adopting a Member-based system, and downsizing the role … Continued
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October 27, 2015

Speaking Engagement an Excuse or Ruse to Seek Delay in Hubbard Trial?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In what could be best described as another sneaky move Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal lawyer J. Mark White has asked for a continuance of the March trial. Surprisingly, contrary to procedure, White sent a confidential letter to Judge Jacob Walker III seeking a continuance, because suddenly White has been … Continued
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October 23, 2015

Missed Deadlines, Defense Whining Punctuates Hubbard Hearing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At the October 20 motions hearing to quash subpoenas issued by Speaker Mike Hubbard, a few things became apparent: Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney J. Mark White would ignore the trial judge’s order, and that the judge would equivocate on his orders if White whined long and loud enough. Hubbard’s … Continued
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October 22, 2015

Lathan Calls Taping “Despicable”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Chair of the Alabama Republican Party, Terry Lathan, is not happy about the taping of the recent private meeting between Gov. Robert Bentley and members of ALGOP’s steering committee. In fact, she is furious and promises to reveal the name of the person to the committee, if and … Continued
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October 21, 2015

Leaked Recording Draws Shock and Ire

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A taped recording of a private meeting between Gov. Robert Bentley and the ALGOP Steering Committee was recently leaked to al.com’s Chuck Dean. Several members who were present at the meeting say the written report was a heavily edited version of what actually took place. Committee Vice Chair, Districts … Continued
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October 21, 2015

Rubio Opinion Answers Governor’s Question on Gaming

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On October 1, 2015, the day before Judge William Shashy ruled the machines played at VictoryLand were legal, the Alabama Supreme Court refused to answer Gov. Robert Bentley’s question on the effect a lottery would have on gaming in Alabama. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI), along with … Continued
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October 19, 2015