corruption

Legislature

Senate is expected to take up Marsh’s gambling bill this week

The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama.

March 9, 2021

Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments

U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday.

February 23, 2021

Feds indict six in Alabama virtual schools scheme

The indictments include two former Alabama superintendents and a former high school football coach.

February 23, 2021

What can I do for the people of Alabama today?

"The biggest question a public servant should ask themselves is: 'What can I do for the people of Alabama today?'"

February 15, 2021

Voters aren’t holding Alabama politicians accountable, and it shows

"The silence of ALGOP voters on the actions of ALGOP lawmakers is creating an environment where corruption can thrive."

February 3, 2021

Former judge sentenced to four years in prison for theft, elderly exploitation

As part of his plea agreement, Patterson admitted to stealing $47,800 from a fund designated to support children.

December 11, 2020

Former CEO of defense contractor charged for schemes to defraud U.S. government

Paul Daigle, age 40, has been charged with conspiracy, four counts of wire fraud and four counts of false claims.

November 18, 2020

First presidential debate is tonight

Tuesday's debate, set to begin at 8 p.m. CST, will be moderated by Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace.

September 29, 2020

Mike Hubbard booked into jail more than four years after conviction

Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard was booked into the Lee County Detention Center at 5:05 p.m. Friday, beginning a four-year prison sentence that took years to start after his original conviction in 2016. He is now 57. The Alabama Supreme Court in April upheld six of Hubbard’s 11 convictions of using his office for … Continued

September 11, 2020

Montgomery educator pleads guilty, implicates two others in $300K fraud scheme

A federal plea agreement entered by a former Montgomery County assistant principal on Tuesday provided details of a fraud scheme that allegedly bilked the school system out of more than $300,000. Walter James, who served as assistant principal at Jeff Davis High in Montgomery, pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges for his part in a … Continued

August 19, 2020