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If You Learned Anything from Hubbard, Elect a Real Leader to Fill the Speaker’s Chair

By Dr. Tom Ford, III Members of the Alabama House of Representatives: the speaker’s chair is empty. Mike Hubbard is a convicted felon. He was your friend and it’s natural for you to be heartbroken for him and for his family. He was powerful and you can wisely acknowledge that power, money, and position prey … Continued
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August 1, 2016
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No Honor Among Thieves

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Former Speaker of the Alabama House Mike Hubbard just doesn’t get it. Hubbard – sentenced last week to four years in a state prison, 16 years supervised probation, and more than $200,000 in fines for corruption – is vacant. No remorse from Hubbard for the serious crimes he committed. … Continued
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July 13, 2016

Hubbard Sentenced to 96 Years

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Almost two years after his indictment, Michael G. Hubbard was convicted and sentenced to 96 years, with a split sentence of 4 years in State prison, with no “good time” or chance of parole, and 16 years supervised probation. Judge Jacob Walker, III, also ordered Hubbard to pay fines … Continued
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July 11, 2016
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Hubbard: Defiant and Unrepentant

By Bill Britt Alabama Politcal Reporter Michael G. Hubbard received a sentence of 96 years for his crimes. However, because he was convicted under State ethics laws, Judge Jacob Walker, III, with advice from the State’s prosecution, gave him a split sentence of 4 years behind bars, with no “good time” or chance of parole, … Continued
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July 11, 2016

State Recommends 18 Years for Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Policial Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, the State filed its Brief In Support Of Sentencing Recommendation for Mike Hubbard, who will be sentenced on July 8, for 12 felony counts of public corruption. The State recommends Hubbard be sentenced on each of his 12 felony Ethics Law convictions to an 18-year base sentence, … Continued
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July 1, 2016

Last Day of Hubbard Trial More Witnesses Were on Hand

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Perhaps the most damning piece of evidence in the trial of Mike Hubbard, was the proffer he signed in March, 2014. Certainly, when Lead Prosecutor, Matt Hart, revealed that Hubbard’s dead “close” friend was actually alive, that was the final nail in his coffin. After Hubbard, the State called … Continued
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June 22, 2016

What Happens After Sentencing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Michael G. Hubbard has been found guilty of 12 felony counts of public corruption, and he will be sentenced for those crimes on July 8, by Judge Jacob Walker, III. What happens after his sentencing has been a question often raised, after the most powerful man in Alabama politics … Continued
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June 20, 2016

Hubbard Trial Day Twelve: Prosecution Stings Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—The State of Alabama v. Michael G. Hubbard, day twelve, marked the beginning of the end for the criminal trial that has been years in the making. It is tempting to use a multitude of adjectives to describe the most surreal day to date. Suffice it to say, it … Continued
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June 10, 2016