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Guilty: The System Worked

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Michael G. Hubbard, on Friday, June 10, the thirteenth day of his trial, was found guilty on twelve counts of public corruption. The system worked. In an era where government, law enforcement and the media are accused daily of ineptitude, negligence and bias, that is not a phrase often … Continued
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June 13, 2016
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Judge Jacob Walker, III: The Last Man Standing

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is one man standing who has the power to declare every hint of political corruption in our state will face swift justice. That man is Judge Jacob Walker, III. As the hands of time tick steadily toward March 28, he alone is the last man untarnished by Speaker … Continued
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March 7, 2016

New ALEA Affidavit Shows Bell/Coleman Contacted Law Enforcement

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, the Prosecution filed a supplement to Hubbard’s Renewed Motion to Dismiss, attaching one more affidavit. The affidavit is the testimony of the Chief of Staff for Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), John Taylor, Exhibit A. SEE SUPPLEMENT In the affidavit, Taylor says that he was contacted by … Continued
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February 17, 2016

Hubbard Denied Motion to Depose AG Again

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Monday, the Lee County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker III,  heard arguments concerning deposing current and former members of the Attorney General’s staff, in the Speaker Mike Hubbard case. Judge Walker was notably direct and no nonsense during the hour long proceeding, making it known to Hubbard’s criminal … Continued
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November 10, 2015
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Unequal Justice: Unprecedented Deference Shown to Hubbard: Opinion

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since his indictment on 23 felony counts of public corruption, Speaker Mike Hubbard has been given preferential treatment. From the State House, to the media, and even the Sheriff of Lee County, Hubbard has been handled with kid gloves. Over the last several months, he has been given unwarranted … Continued
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November 2, 2015

Grand Jury Indicted Hubbard After His Testimony

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Report MONTGOMERY—Recently released court documents show that Speaker Mike Hubbard testified before the Special Grand Jury in Lee County, before his indictment. Even though Hubbard took the stand in his own defense, 18 citizens of Lee County found probable cause to indict him on 23 felony counts of public … Continued
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August 24, 2015

Judge to Hold Hearing on Subpoenas in Hubbard Criminal Case

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter  MONTGOMERY— Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker III, will address matters arising from subpoenas issued by the defense, in the State Rep. Mike Hubbard case on Wednesday, June 24. Hubbard, who stands accused by the State of 23 felony counts of public corruption, had previously filed subpoenas for … Continued
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June 23, 2015

Attorney General Answers Questions In Hubbard Case

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker Mike Hubbard’s attorney, J. Mark White, issued a subpoena back in March for Attorney General Luther Strange to testify in an evidentiary hearing that never took place. Hubbard, who is charged by the State with 23 felonies, asked that Strange testify on a number of issues, including why he … Continued
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May 28, 2015

What Really Happened at Hubbard’s Hearing on Thursday?

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Very few media outlets attended Speaker Mike Hubbard’s motions hearing on Thursday, because it was believed to be a closed hearing. It was not. That being said, what did occur would be very difficult for a layman to follow, unless of course, one had Hubbard’s criminal defense attorney J. Mark … Continued
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May 5, 2015