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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

Lathan and Worley Present Differing Views on Hillary Clinton Email Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 5, both the Alabama Democratic Party and the Alabama Republican Party issued statements on the FBI report that was highly critical of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; but determined that she did nothing that she could be prosecuted for. Alabama Democratic Party Chair Nancy Worley stated, … Continued

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July 6, 2016

Timeline to Scandal

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Many questions remain about the steps which have led to the statewide scandal now engulfing Governor Bentley’s Administration. Why did Baron Coleman, once a fierce critic of Speaker Mike Hubbard, come to his aid? Why were Gov. Bentley and his senior advisor, Rebekah Caldwell Mason, so adamant that ALEA … Continued

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April 18, 2016

Ball Claims Political Suppression

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former law enforcement officer/turned politico, State Rep. Mike Ball (R-Huntsville) testified last October that a phone call from Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart was proof of prosecutorial misconduct, in the Speaker Mike Hubbard felony case. Ball was represented during his testimony before Judge Jacob Walker III, by former Attorney … Continued

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April 13, 2016

Opinion

All The King’s Horses

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Should we feel sorry for a man who chooses to cast away his wife and children, his friends and his church, because of lust? Gov. Robert Bentley has asked us to forgive him for the inappropriate language he used during sexting and FaceTime chats with Rebekah Caldwell Mason. But … Continued

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April 4, 2016

No Prosecutorial Misconduct, Hubbard Motion Denied

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—For over 18 months, Speaker Mike Hubbard and his criminal lawyers have accused the State of Prosecutorial Misconduct in its investigation and indictment of Hubbard. They enlisted an army of media hacks, talk show bullies, politicos and PR specialists to persuade, not only the trial judge, but also the … Continued

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March 30, 2016

Prosecution Response to Hubbard Motion Suggests Long List of Potential Witnesses

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Friday, February 27, the prosecution responded to a defense motion asking for more information about the 23 felon indictments against the embattled Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). The 45 page response gave a glimpse into some of the evidence of Speaker Hubbard’s dealings with … Continued

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March 2, 2015

Nodine Case Subject Of Discovery Channel Special

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Did then Mobile County Stephen Nodine murder his girl friend, Angel Downs, or did Ms. Downs kill herself? That question has been the subject of many heated conversations in South Alabama ever since that fateful day. The saga of Stephen Nodine, a former County Commissioner from Mobile, Alabama and … Continued

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December 1, 2014

Nodine Speaks Out On Hubbard And ALGOP

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—The Speaker of the Alabama House or Representatives Mike Hubbard (R from Auburn) is under indictment for 23 counts of ethics violations. While everyone is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty, can Hubbard still effectively conduct the people of Alabama’s business while under criminal indictment? Former Mobile County … Continued

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November 17, 2014