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Greene County’s Burden

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—What began as a war on bingo by former Gov. Bob Riley, was rooted in power, politics and greed, with both sides claiming legal and even moral authority over what constitutes legal or illegal bingo in the Alabama. The latest episode in this much-sordid affair is the State Supreme … Continued
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July 18, 2016
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Explain and Denounce

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter During the thirteen-day trial in Lee County, the Shadow government, ruled by former Gov. Bob Riley, Mike Hubbard and BCA’s Billy Canary, was partially exposed. The race to replace the third head of Alabama’s “Triumvirate of greed,” began just as Hubbard’s hands were cuffed behind his back. One of … Continued
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June 27, 2016
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A Guilty Verdict Offering Hope

By Jack Campbell An atomic bomb of sorts was dropped on Alabama on June 10th when a jury in Lee County found Mike Hubbard guilty on twelve counts of public corruption. The judge will impose sentencing early next month which could, most likely, include prison time. Finally, it can be said aloud that Mike Hubbard … Continued
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June 23, 2016

Former Deputy Attorney General Could Be Indicted

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—There is a very real possibility, that former Deputy Attorney General, Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan, will be indicted, due to his alleged role in trying to hinder the investigation into the crimes of former Speaker of the House, Mike Hubbard. Hubbard has been found guilty of twelve felony counts … Continued
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June 14, 2016
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Guilty: The System Worked

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Michael G. Hubbard, on Friday, June 10, the thirteenth day of his trial, was found guilty on twelve counts of public corruption. The system worked. In an era where government, law enforcement and the media are accused daily of ineptitude, negligence and bias, that is not a phrase often … Continued
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June 13, 2016

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
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June 8, 2016

Hubbard Trial Day Nine: Testimony Indicates Hubbard Merged Speaker’s Office With Riley’s Lobbying Firm

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—Emails entered into evidence during former Gov. Bob Riley’s testimony on day nine, was a matrix of deals that benefited both Riley and Hubbard. Lead Prosecutor, Matt Hart, in email after email revealed a disturbing pattern where Riley would ask something from Hubbard, receive it, and vice versa, in … Continued
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June 7, 2016
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Riley Inc. and their Beloved Pet

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the trial of the State v. Michael G. Hubbard, it has become abundantly clear that Riley Inc., used him like a hunting dog. They collared him, trained him, then commanded him to fetch. When former Gov. Bob Riley and his daughter, Minda Riley Campbell, testified about their relationship … Continued
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June 6, 2016
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Public Corruption In Alabama Thrives Under Republican Leaders

By Jack Campbell Alabama Political Reporter As I follow the public corruption trial of House Speaker Mike Hubbard, I am reminded of the great promises made by him as he traveled the state in 2010 as the then-chair of the Alabama Republican Party. It sounded like a broken record as Hubbard spoke and wrote about … Continued
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June 3, 2016