Corruption Second subpoenas issued as Ponzi scheme scandal threatens to reach deep into Alabama GOP Georgia and Alabama officials face scrutiny as Frost’s $140M faith-based fraud ensnares Republican leaders and political networks Bill Britt3 hours ago
Corruption John Rogers, longest serving Alabama Democrat, to plead guilty to federal charges, resign Rogers has signed a plea agreement admitting to his role in a kickback scheme. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024
Corruption Alabama judge faces arrest for misuse of office, perjury charges Self is accused of using public funds to employ his son and misappropriating public money for personal purchases. StaffJanuary 30, 2024
Corruption State Rep. Rogers’ assistant indicted on fraud related to kickback scheme A 21-count indictment filed this week in United States District Court charges Varrie Johnson Kindall, 58, of Chelsea. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2023
Corruption Rep. Plump, facing federal charges, agrees to resign from House A charging document filed today in U.S. District Court charges Plump, 76, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and obstruction of justice. StaffMay 23, 2023
Corruption Montgomery attorney J.W. Godwin convicted on financial exploitation of the elderly The attorney failed to pay property taxes for his client, resulting in the client's home being permanently lost. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023
Corruption Will Dismukes found guilty of first-degree theft of property Because the jury found the state proved certain aggravating circumstances, Dismukes could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2023
Corruption Dismukes trial pushed to Feb. 13 Dismukes' trial would have begun today, but an order filed Thursday reset the date. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Corruption Dismukes’ theft trial set for Jan. 9 Dismukes is alleged to have stolen well over $2,500 worth of flooring materials from his former employer between 2016 and 2018. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2022
Corruption Alabama Supreme Court upholds removal of Talladega probate judge The court found "clear and convincing evidence" of Jinks' alleged racist and sexually inappropriate behavior. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2022