Alabama GOP House Speaker Indicted On 23 Felony Ethics Charges

Mike Hubbard, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, speaks in front of about 100 people during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Mike Hubbard Center for Advanced Science, Innovation and Commerce on the... Mike Hubbard, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, speaks in front of about 100 people during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Mike Hubbard Center for Advanced Science, Innovation and Commerce on the campus of Auburn University on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Auburn, Ala. According to an Auburn University press release Mike Hubbard helped obtain $14.1 million from the state of Alabama to go with a $14.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology. (AP Photo/Opelika-Auburn News, Albert Cesare) MORE LESS
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Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard (R) was indicted by a state grand jury Monday on nearly two dozen felony ethics charges, al.com reported.

Hubbard, also a former chairman of the state Republican Party, has been accused of using his positions for personal gain, soliciting investments of up to $150,000 from lobbyists for his private company, Craftmaster Printing, and other related charges. Among the people he allegedly solicited was former Alabama Gov. Bob Riley (R), according to the news outlet.

If convicted, Hubbard would face up to 20 years in prison. He has denied any wrongdoing, al.com reported last week.

The full indictment is below.

Mike Hubbard Indictment by Kyle Whitmire

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  1. Avatar for jw1 jw1 says:

    If you’re ®?
    And can’t figure how to g®ift the ®ubes in this day-and-age-- without being indicted?

    You’re a f^cking idiot-- and deserve to do time.

    jw1

  2. I’m Shocked! Shocked !
    What good is being in charge if you can’t help yourself.
    He’ll probably scream Benghazi or something about prayer and Christmas and garner plenty of sympathy. Watch for the FAUX News critical analysis on why it’s Obama’s fault.

  3. Slight resemblance to Ted Cruz. But likely Obama to be blamed for this as well.

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