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Bentley Says He Will Not Go Against The Constitution

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley took to Twitter to announce: “My Administration is fully cooperative, but we will not go against The Constitution.” The embattled Governor was referencing a WSFA Channel 12 (in Montgomery) news story written by Hannah Lane, in which Bentley denounces the Judiciary … Continued
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October 5, 2016

Impeachment Committee Subpoenas Governor as Investigation Continues

By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The House Judiciary Committee wasted no time this week in issuing dozens of pages of subpoenas in the impeachment investigation into embattled Gov. Robert Bentley’s alleged affair and misuse of State funds. Among those subpoenaed by the committee: Bentley himself; his former top political aide and … Continued
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September 30, 2016

The “Luv Guv” and Alleged Mistress Subpoenaed by Judiciary Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 29, 2016, the Alabama House Judiciary Committee issued subpoenas for both Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and his former top political advisor, Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason. Earlier this week, the House Judiciary Committee passed rules giving itself subpoena powers. At that meeting Special Counsel Jack Sharman asked … Continued
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September 30, 2016

Judiciary Committee to Meet on Bentley Impeachment September 27

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House of Representatives Judiciary Committee announced that it will meet on Tuesday, September 27, at 1:00 p.m. in Room 200. An agenda will be released this week. House Information Officer Clay Redden said that, “This is part of the ongoing investigation into the Articles of Impeachment brought … Continued
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September 19, 2016

Zeigler Requests House Judiciary Committee Submit Impeachment Article Against Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 8, 2016: State Auditor Jim Zeigler has asked that the House Judiciary Committee report at least one article of impeachment against Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, during the Special Session, that begins on August 15. Zeigler made the request to committee Chairman, Rep. Mike Jones (R-Andalusia) on Monday. … Continued
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August 10, 2016

Zeigler Says Bentley Would Save State Money By Resigning

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 19, the House Judiciary Committee voted to hire Birmingham attorney, Jack Sharman, as special counsel to run the impeachment investigation of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). Sharman is a partner with Birmingham based Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC. Sharman’s contract is capped at $100,000, but that … Continued
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July 20, 2016

Committee Approves Special Counsel for Bentley Investigation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 15, the Alabama Judiciary Committee met in Montgomery at the State House to hire attorney Jack Sharman to be the special counsel to investigate the possible impeachment of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). Jack Sharman was the choice of the special counsel subcommittee, chaired by Judiciary Committee … Continued
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July 19, 2016

Bentley Hires Another Attorney at Taxpayers’ Expense

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 15, 2016, the Office of the Governor announced that it has retained Ross Garber, of the law firm Shipman & Goodwin, to represent the Office of the Governor and Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) in his official capacity, in connection with the pending impeachment investigation by … Continued
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July 18, 2016