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Gay Marriage Comes to Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, February 9, the Probate Judges of Alabama were forced by events to make the decision on whether or not to write marriage licenses for same sex couples. Citing a recent decision by US District Court Judge Callie Granade in Mobile, some Probate Judges offices issued marriage licenses … Continued
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February 10, 2015

Moore Tells Probate Judges Not To Marry Same-Sex Couples

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, February 8, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) ordered the Probate Judges of Alabama not to marry same sex couples. Chief Justice Moore wrote that the Probate Judges are not bound by Federal Judge Callie Granade’s order that Alabama’s State constitutional ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and … Continued
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February 9, 2015

HRC Joins Effort To Remove Chief Justice Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The people of Alabama have twice elected Judge Roy Moore (R) as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Liberal attorneys have previously objected to Chief Justice Moore’s conduct and formally asked that he be removed from office.  In 2003, they were successful.  In 2015, they are trying again. … Continued
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February 6, 2015

SPLC Files Judicial Ethics Complaint Against Judge Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 28, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) filed a judicial ethics complaint against popular Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) for his comments regarding the controversial recent ruling by Federal Judge Callie Granade, declaring that Alabama’s Marriage Protection Act and Sanctity of Marriage Amendment … Continued
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January 29, 2015

Moore Responds To SPLC Ethics Complaint

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Late on Wednesday, January 28, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) responded to a complaint by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that he violated judicial ethics by commenting unfavorably about a decision in federal court striking down Alabama’s defense of marriage act.  An unapologetic Chief Justice Moore claimed … Continued
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January 29, 2015

Stones Receive Two-Year Sentence For Ethics Violations

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former Department of Education employee Deann Stone, and her husband, Dave Stone received a 2-year prison sentence after being found guilty of ethics violations stemming from a 2010 investigation. The jury found Mrs. Stone guilty of directing in excess of $10 million in federal funds to the company with … Continued
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January 7, 2015

Hubbard Says He Never Misused Office

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 22, the Speaker of the Alabama Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn) released a letter to the people of Lee County defending his record, attacking prosecutors, and vowing to vigorously fight what he called, “false charges.” The embattled Speaker wrote: “Dear Friends: By now, you may have heard … Continued
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October 23, 2014

Health Care Rights of Conscience Act Passes House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 21 the Alabama House of Representatives voted to approve the Health Care Rights of Conscience Act, sponsored by State Rep Becky Nordgren (R) from Gadsden.  According to a statement by the Alabama House Republican Caucus this bill is designed to ensure that medical professionals are not … Continued
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January 22, 2014

Former Houston County Commissioner Charged with Felony Ethics Violations

Staff Report MONTGOMERY—Attorney General Luther Strange announced the arrest today of former Houston County Commissioner Bobby Snellgrove for felony ethics violations. Snellgrove, 70, surrendered this afternoon at the Houston County Jail and was released on bond. Attorney General Strange’s Special Prosecutions Division presented evidence to a Houston County special grand jury on Tuesday, December 17, … Continued
December 18, 2013