Former State Rep. Fred Plump, Jr. (D-Fairfield) was sentenced on Friday to serve one year in prison for his role in a kickback scheme that led to federal convictions for multiple members of the Alabama House of Representatives.
A federal judge released State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) from jail on Monday.
State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) will remain in the custody of federal law enforcement through the end of the week, according to reports.
U.S. Marshalls took State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) into custody on Monday morning after a federal judge revoked his bond, according to reports.
Prosecutors asked a federal judge on Monday to revoke the bond of State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham).
A sentencing hearing for former State Rep. Fred Plump, Jr. (D-Fairfield) scheduled for Monday in a Birmingham federal court has been delayed.
State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges as he appeared for the first time in court on Thursday and told a media outlet that he rejected a plea deal from federal prosecutors.
Voters in central Alabama participated in two special primary elections for the Alabama State House on Tuesday, and one ended in a runoff for the Republican nomination.
An assistant to State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) has been indicted for allegedly stealing $200,000 in state grant money meant for various projects in Jefferson County.
Former State Rep. Fred Plump, Jr. (D-Fairfield) pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy and obstruction of justice after the U.S. Department of Justice accused him of conspiring with others to siphon money from a public works fund in Jefferson County, which it said involved the submission of false and fraudulent information to county officials.
The dates for the Alabama House District 55 special election have been decided. The seat was vacated after State Rep. Fred Plump, Jr. (D-Fairfield) resigned in May.
An Alabama state representative and member of the Democratic party has been charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice and will now be resigning from the Alabama Legislature.