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Stealing the Statehouse

Public Corruption: “When Principles End and Only Opportunism Prevails.”

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard wants the people of Alabama—especially the political class and potential jurors in Lee County—to believe that his indictment of 23 felony counts of public corruption is politically motivated, and that his reelection as Speaker by the majority of Democrats and Republicans in the House … Continued
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January 20, 2015

Hubbard Takes To The Airwaves

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The day after the 2015 legislative session ended, newly re-elected Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard took to the air waves of his radio station WANI, again, attempting to drive home the idea that his indictment on 23 felony counts of public corruption was little more than a political witch … Continued
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January 19, 2015

“Leaks,” Accusations, Paper Trail

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Even before the first witness was called in the Grand Jury investigation of Speaker Mike Hubbard, his attorney, J. Mark White, was complaining to the prosecution that leaks were coming from the Grand Jury. White’s letters containing complaints and accusations about perceived violations of the Alabama Grand Jury Secrecy … Continued
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January 12, 2015

White Lies: 2013 Letter Acknowledges Criminal Investigation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Exhibit A in the State’s Surreply (additional reply) to defendant Speaker Mike Hubbard’s Amended Motion for Production reveals that Hubbard and his attorney J. Mark White knew Hubbard was the subject of a Grand Jury investigation as early as September 2013. This is contrary to statements made by White … Continued
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January 9, 2015

Is Talk Radio Part Of Hubbard’s Defense Strategy?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Huntsville-based radio host, Dale Jackson recently released a tape of an  “off the record” conversation between he and Matt Hart, who serves as a prosecutor in the case against Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard. Jackson, as well as Hubbard’s attorneys and allies, would have the public believe … Continued
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January 5, 2015

Hubbard Files Three Motions To Dismiss (Motions Provided)

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard’s attorneys filed three motions with the court to have his 23 Felony indictments dismissed. On December 19, Hubbard asked Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker III to dismiss the charges because he claims the Grand Jury was improperly empaneled, the Grand Jury … Continued
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December 22, 2014

Attorney General Ignores Request For Info on Reagan and Rumors

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Repeated requests concerning Deputy Attorney General Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan, as well as a request to confirm or deny rumors surrounding the prosecution on Speaker Mike Hubbard on 23 Felony counts of public corruption have been ignored by the Attorney General’s Office. On September 18, Reagan was placed on … Continued
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December 10, 2014

Davis Addresses False Allegations Made by Hubbard and His Attorney

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In the boldest of terms, Acting Attorney General W. Van Davis let it be known that Speaker Mike Hubbard and his attorney J. Mark White have been making false and unfounded statements in the press about the investigation that lead to 23 Felony indictments  against Hubbard. “The indictment of Mr. … Continued
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November 19, 2014

Hubbard Pleads Not Guilty, Asks For More Time

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, has entered a plea of not guilty on all 23 counts of felony public corruption charges which the State has filed against him. On Friday, Hubbard, through his attorney J. Mark White, filed a plea of not guilty to all counts listed in … Continued
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November 10, 2014