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The End of Robert Bentley: Part III

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The end for Robert Bentley came several times in his final 48 hours as Governor. Sources close to the Governor, including two who were present for portions of the negotiations that ultimately led to his resignation, said Bentley backed away from agreements to resign twice between mid-afternoon Saturday and … Continued
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April 14, 2017

Bentley admits guilt and resigns

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Just after 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2017, Montgomery’s culture of runaway corruption claimed another victim, as criminal excesses associated with an illicit liaison with married staffer, Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason, led to Governor Robert Bentley (R) being forced to resign, rather than becoming the first Governor to be … Continued
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April 11, 2017

Reaction to Bentley resignation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 19, 2017, while the House Judiciary Committee was hearing the Special Counsel’s report on Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) alleged misconduct, the Governor reached a plea agreement with prosecutors and agreed to step down from the office of Governor. Leaders from across the State commented in favor of … Continued
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April 11, 2017

ALGOP Steering Committee calls for Bentley’s resignation

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Republican Party’s Steering Committee has joined the chorus of state leaders calling for Gov. Robert Bentley’s immediate resignation over the fallout from his relationship with a former top political adviser. The party’s 21-member main governing body passed a resolution Sunday night calling for Bentley to step … Continued
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April 10, 2017

Impeachment is back on after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — A ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court on Saturday will allow the House of Representatives’ impeachment proceedings against Gov. Robert Bentley to continue next week. The ruling comes a day after another judge delayed the proceedings. The ALSC issued a stay on the temporary restraining order issued on … Continued
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April 8, 2017

Bentley attorneys: Charges against the Governor need “context”

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Two attorneys for Gov. Robert Bentley had important points to make at a press conference Thursday: The basis for the Ethics Commissions’ charges against the Governor needs context, and you don’t impeach on ethical issues. David Bryne and Ross Garber, two attorneys working for the Governor’s Office, … Continued
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April 7, 2017