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Coleman Revealed as Confidential Informant, Gave Affidavit to Mike Hubbard  

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Court filings state that, attorney and radio host, Baron Coleman gave his three-page affidavit to Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal lawyers, who used the information to renew its motion to dismiss Speaker Mike Hubbard’s felony case on prosecutorial misconduct and fraud. In the State’s motion, it is revealed Coleman served … Continued
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February 12, 2016

State Claims Privilege Over Coleman Information

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, the State filed a response to the Defense’s renewed motion to dismiss the case against Mike Hubbard, on grounds of prosecutorial misconduct and fraud. In conjunction, a motion for a protective order regarding Baron Coleman’s disclosure of information. Coleman, who filed an affidavit on Feb. 2, 2016, … Continued
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February 12, 2016

Hubbard Critic Coleman Now Claims Leaks from Prosecution

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Once again, Speaker Mike Hubbard’s criminal lawyers are seeking to have his case dismissed citing prosecutorial misconduct, based on an affidavit by attorney and radio talk show host Baron Coleman. SEE AFFIDAVIT On February 2, Coleman claimed he had between 50 and 100 conversations with Matt Hart, Chief of … Continued
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February 4, 2016

Hubbard Tries to Subpoena Press (Me)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— During Tuesday’s hearing, Hubbard’s criminal lawyer, Lance Bell, tried to turn the proceedings into an evidentiary hearing on prosecutorial misconduct, contrary to Judge Walker’s orders. Hubbard is seeking testimony from radio news gatherer and commentator, Baron Coleman, and this reporter, alleging we received Grand Jury information leaked by … Continued
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January 27, 2016

Hubbard’s Criminal Lawyers File Motion to Withdraw From Case

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—It a stunning move, Speaker Mike Hubbard’s chief counsel, J. Mark White and his firm have filed a motion to withdraw from the case. With only about three months until the trial is to begin, White’s withdrawal would leave a host of unanswered questions. Who remains to represent Hubbard? … Continued
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December 31, 2015