Ellen Brooks

News / State

Bentley investigation not the first time Ellen Brooks cited gaps in law to let perps walk free

If the findings of a special grand jury empaneled to hear allegations of wrongdoings against former Gov. Robert Bentley and his cronies sound familiar, it should. In 2012, after an eight-month investigation, a Montgomery grand jury found that the state’s ethics and campaign finance laws were not specific enough to indict former Gov. Bob Riley … Continued

Bill Britt

April 9, 2018

Martin v. Marshall: AG race off to contentious start

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter During his introductory press conference in early February, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was immediately met with questions about a long-rumored investigation into then-Gov. Robert Bentley. Marshall said at the time that he didn’t know about the investigation, hadn’t been briefed yet, but planned to speak to his new … Continued

Josh Moon

July 31, 2017

Marshall says that Alabama will not be a Sanctuary State on his watch

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 30, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) said in a letter to Alabama Republicans that, “For as long as I‘m Attorney General Alabama will not be a Sanctuary State for illegal immigrants.” AG Marshall promises voters that, “We will crack down on illegal immigrants. I will work … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 13, 2017

Opinion

Will Bentley face the Hangman’s noose?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It may be too late for Governor Robert Bentley to save himself as the gallows of impeachment’s trap door is oiled and ready. There is, however, a chance that the man, Robert Bentley, may be spared the Hangman’s noose; but even that outcome is tenuous at best. Bentley, like … Continued

Bill Britt

March 13, 2017

Bentley, Strange scandal continues to dog new AG Marshall

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter New Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is in a difficult spot, thanks to the circumstances that landed him his new role. No matter where he goes, questions about investigations into Gov. Robert Bentley, more questions about decisions made by the former AG, Luther Strange, and even more questions about … Continued

Josh Moon

February 24, 2017

Attorney General appoints a special prosecutor to continue Bentley investigation

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The newly appointed Attorney General, Steve Marshall, has officially recused himself from an active investigation of Gov. Robert Bentley and has decided to appoint a special prosecutor to continue the case. After meeting with the staff of the Special Prosecutions Division in his office, headed by Division … Continued

Chip Brownlee

February 15, 2017

DA Ellen Brooks, Crime fighting through early prevention: Part One

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Few may know it, but the county district attorney’s of office is responsible to make sure school-age children attend school. “According to Alabama law, the district attorney must vigorously enforce, the law that says, children must be enrolled in school, attend school regularly and behave in school,” says Montgomery … Continued

Bill Britt

October 1, 2012

Alabama campaign finance reform, hope, hype and little change

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In December 2010 the newly minted GOP supermajority went into special session to enact sweeping changes to Alabama’s ethics laws. In what was described by then Governor Bob Riley as, “Alabama’s political system underwent more historic change and more reform during the seven-day special session that just concluded than … Continued

Bill Britt

August 13, 2012