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Hubbard Calls Only Six Out of Thirty-Seven Witnesses

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The evidentiary hearing demanded by Speaker Mike Hubbard to expose prosecutorial misconduct and selective and vindictive prosecution concluded with only six of the 37 witnesses having given public testimony. The six who gave testimony were, Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan, Howard “Gene” Sisson, James Sumner, Hugh Evans, Tom Albritton and … Continued
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November 2, 2015

Hubbard Hearing Concludes Without Fireworks

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—The evidentiary hearing into prosecutorial misconduct and selective and vindictive prosecution concluded Wednesday without the promised fireworks. Speaker Mike Hubbard’s defense team listed 37 witnesses for the hearing. They called only six during the public portion of the hearing: Sonny Reagan, Gene Sisson, Jim Sumner, Hugh Evans, Tom Albritton, … Continued
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October 30, 2015

Behind Closed Doors in Lee County as Hearing Concludes

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA— On day three of the evidentiary hearing in the Mile Hubbard criminal case, all testimony was given behind closed doors. Hubbard has claimed prosecutorial misconduct, selective prosecution, and the laws under which he was indicted as unconstitutional. The proceedings began at 9:00 AM, and were to be opened … Continued
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October 30, 2015

Statement from Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Statement from Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart on Speaker Mike Hubbard Criminal Ethics Case: One year ago, the special grand jury comprised of 18 Lee County citizens indicted defendant Mike Hubbard on 23 felony counts. Since his indictment, Hubbard has promised to expose the State’s team as rouge, unethical prosecutors. … Continued
October 30, 2015

Reagan Can’t Remember

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—If day one of Mike Hubbard’s evidentiary hearing left the impression that former Deputy Attorney General Henry T. “Sonny” Reagan had a vivid recollection of every threat every made by Special Prosecutions Division Chief, Matt Hart, day two gave the impression that Reagan has a very selective memory regarding … Continued
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October 30, 2015

Former Ethics Chief: Hubbard Without Ethics Protection

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—James L. Sumner, Executive Director of the Alabama Ethics Commission for close to 18 years before his retirement last year, testified yesterday the legal protections afforded to public officials and employees who seek formal ethics opinions do not apply to people seeking what he termed “informal opinions.” Sumner appeared … Continued
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October 30, 2015

Williams Offers Profound Change

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a private email, Rep. Phil Williams (R-Huntsville) explained to House members how he would fundamentally change the way the Speaker’s office would operate under his leadership. Williams says his plan would change the culture of the House of Representatives by adopting a Member-based system, and downsizing the role … Continued
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October 27, 2015

Missed Deadlines, Defense Whining Punctuates Hubbard Hearing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At the October 20 motions hearing to quash subpoenas issued by Speaker Mike Hubbard, a few things became apparent: Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney J. Mark White would ignore the trial judge’s order, and that the judge would equivocate on his orders if White whined long and loud enough. Hubbard’s … Continued
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October 22, 2015

Bentley Comments on AEA Ruling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Once, the most powerful political entity in the state of Alabama, the Alabama Education Association (AEA) has had a string of defeats and down moments, since that fateful election of 2010, when then Alabama Republican Party Chairman State Representative Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) led a GOP tidal wave against 130 … Continued
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October 21, 2015