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State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge

The indictment of Rogers follows the indictment for former State Rep. Fred Plump for involvement in the same kickback scheme.
September 28, 2023

Citations, arrests in Tuscaloosa for violations of COVID-19 mask order

Police in Tuscaloosa on Sunday issued 12 citations for face mask violations and arrested four on seven charges, which included obstruction of justice, after photos of mostly mask-less crowds outside bars circulated on social media.  Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox in a press conference Monday said that University of Alabama students obeyed the state’s mask order … Continued
August 17, 2020

When hope is lost

With President Donald Trump now vowing not to cooperate with the House’s impeachment inquiry, he’s practically assured himself that he’ll be impeached for obstruction of justice if nothing else. Where obstruction is concerned, the House already has 10 possible cases for obstruction just from the Mueller Report. And just by trying to inhibit the impeachment … Continued
October 10, 2019

Alabama Republicans: Mueller report shows no collusion, conspiracies or obstruction

Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice released a redacted Mueller report. Alabama Republicans said that the whole special counsel investigation “was a waste of time,” and exonerates President Donald Trump. Republicans say that the report shows there was no collusion, was no conspiracy and was no coverup. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a … Continued
April 19, 2019

The politics of deflection, distraction

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter With everything going on in Washington, D.C., it’s difficult to predict the result of the midterm 2018 elections. All indications are that Democrats will have a good year, perhaps even taking over the House of Representatives or the Senate or both. Let’s learn our lesson, though. Predictions during this … Continued
February 2, 2018

New Developments in Bentley Investigation

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The investigation into Governor Robert Bentley has taken a new turn, with the recusal of US Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, George Beck. Those with knowledge of the investigation believe that Beck’s recusal is due to his long association with donors, consultants, and advisors, who have been … Continued
May 23, 2016

Ford Says that Bentley May Have Obstructed Justice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter “In the Criminal Justice System, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups. The police who investigate crime and the District Attorneys who prosecute the offenders.” Anyone who has watched the long running crime drama, “Law and Order,” understands how this works. Police respond to and … Continued
February 19, 2016

Roby Responds to New Developments in Clinton Email Case

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 22, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced that after years of legal wrangling, partial truths, and failure to disclose information to Congress that the US Justice Department has finally taken possession of the private home server of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D) that was … Continued
August 13, 2015