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Jack Williams’ lawyer believes his case will not go to trial, will end favorably

Staff Writer July 27, 2018

Vestavia Hills-Republican, longtime State Rep.Jack Williams‘ lawyer reportedly does not believe Williams’ case will go to trial and that whatever the solution it will end favorably for him. Williams, along with former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Martin “Marty” Connors, California-based health care executive G. Ford Gilbert were arrested in April on federal bribery charges. This week, a new defendant was added to the case. Outgoing Daphne-Republican State Rep. Randy Davis was also indicted on Wednesday by a feral grand jury on charges of bribery and conspiracy. In light of the new filing against Davis, Williams’ attorney Jake Watson told AL.com he expects to see a resolution soon, and that Williams could avoid the trial currently scheduled for September

Conspiracy case: State Rep. Jack Williams, ex-GOP chair Marty Connors plead ‘not guilty’

Elizabeth Patton April 19, 2018

Both Vestavia Hills-Republican, longtime State Rep. Jack Williams and former Alabama GOP chairman Marty Connors pleaded not guilty in federal court on Wednesday in Montgomery, Ala. The two, along with a California-based health care executive G. Ford Gilbert were arrested on federal bribery and conspiracy charges earlier this month. According to the Department of Justice, Gilbert is the owner of a California company that operates diabetes treatment centers throughout the world—Trina Health, LLC (Trina Health). In 2014 and 2015, Trina Health opened three clinics in Alabama. Soon thereafter, the state’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (a.k.a. Blue Cross), informed Trina Health that it would not cover the treatments provided by them. Gilbert

State Rep. Jack Williams, ex-GOP chair Marty Connors to appear in federal court

Elizabeth Patton April 18, 2018

Vestavia Hills-Republican, longtime State Rep. Jack Williams along with former Alabama GOP chairman Marty Connors are scheduled to be arraigned in federal court in Montgomery, Ala. Wednesday afternoon on conspiracy charges, according to the Associated Press. The two were arrested earlier this month on federal bribery charges. They “were arrested on charges stemming from their involvement in a public corruption scheme,” said United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. in a press release at the time of the arrest. Williams has since denied any wrongdoing. “I have done nothing wrong, and once the facts are presented, I expect to be found innocent by a jury of all the allegations outlined in Monday’s indictment,” he

State Rep. Jack Williams denies wrongdoing amid federal bribery charges

Elizabeth Patton April 3, 2018

Longtime lawmaker, Vestavia Hills-Republican State Rep. Jack Williams, who was arrested Monday on federal bribery charges, released a statement Tuesday afternoon denying any wrongdoing and claiming his innocence. “I have done nothing wrong, and once the facts are presented, I expect to be found innocent by a jury of all the allegations outlined in Monday’s indictment,” Williams said in the statement. Williams was arrested Monday along with former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Martin “Marty” Connors, along with a California-based health care executive G. Ford Gilbert. If convicted, the men face up to 20 years in prison. Huntsville, Ala. attorney Jake Watson announced he is representing Williams in the trial. Watson also released a statement saying

Alabama legislator Jack Williams, ex-GOP chair Marty Connors arrested on federal bribery charges

Elizabeth Patton April 2, 2018

Vestavia Hills-Republican, longtime State Rep. Jack Williams, former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Martin “Marty” Connors, along with a California-based health care executive G. Ford Gilbert were arrested Monday on federal bribery charges. “Three individuals — two of whom reside in Alabama and one who resides in California — were arrested on charges stemming from their involvement in a public corruption scheme,” said United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. in a press release. According to the indictment, Defendant Gilbert is the owner of a California company that operates diabetes treatment centers throughout the world—Trina Health, LLC (Trina Health). In 2014 and 2015, Trina Health opened three clinics in Alabama. Soon thereafter, the

Alabama State Rep. Jack Williams announces he will not seek re-election

Elizabeth Patton February 6, 2017

Vestavia Hills-Republican, State Rep Jack Williams announced he will not not seek re-election at the end of his term Monday morning. Williams, 59, has been a member of the Alabama House of Representatives since 2004, representing House District 47, which is composed of much of the City of Vestavia Hills and the City of Hoover. “I’ve been in Montgomery for the last 12 years and have two more years to go at the end of my term and there are some other things that I have an interest in doing that doesn’t include anything in Montgomery,” Williams told Alabama Today. “I will refocus my attention then.” The former Chairman of the Greater Birmingham

Jack Williams: Easter reflections and Governor Robert Bentley

Guest Author March 26, 2016

I am sitting at my computer on the Saturday of Easter weekend thinking about the past week in Alabama politics and in the life of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley. This is of course the day after Good Friday, the day we, as Christians, celebrate Christ dying for all of our sins, the veil in the Temple being torn in to giving man direct access to God. Tomorrow is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Christ from the grave, His victory over sin, over death and over Satan. Last Sunday the church celebrated Palm Sunday remembering Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the adoration of thousands. On Friday

Jack Williams takes issue with ALGOP resolution rebuking Mike Hubbard

Ryan Ray January 11, 2016

State Rep. Jack Williams is not happy with the Alabama GOP’s steering committee’s resolution calling for House Speaker Mike Hubbard to step down, saying his ethics case proceeded with “blatant disregard for the rule of law.” In a conversation with Alabama Today on Monday, Williams said the steering committee’s decision – based upon a vote taken on a conference call “in the middle of the night” – was driven by political opposition to Hubbard. “We have at least on member on the steering committee who doesn’t like the Speaker’s leadership, and they couldn’t win this battle in the caucus where the decision was made, so they took this battle to the

Is John Archibald correct? You decide, is Jack Williams gutting ethics laws?

Apryl Marie Fogel September 12, 2015

John Archibald wrote a column for Al.com accusing Rep. Jack Williams and the legislature of attempting to “gut the ethics law.” Williams didn’t mince words when addressing constituent concerns based on the column on his Facebook page, saying in part “the crux of his column is totally, 100% inaccurate.” Alabama Today reached out to Williams via a phone interview to discuss the changes his legislation for the second special session, House Bill 18 proposes. First let’s look at the 3 components of the bill as William’s explains via his Facebook: The least controversial part of the bill would lower the threshold of a widely attended event from 12 to 8. According

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Jack Williams, more than 50 House colleagues, introduce anti-fetal tissue sale bill in AL Legislature

Ryan Ray August 4, 2015

In the wake of a national fervor following the release of a video of representatives from Planned Parenthood cavalierly discussing the sale of fetal tissue, a bill co-sponsored by dozens of Alabama state lawmakers to prohibit such sales has been introduced in the House of Representatives. The new proposal – HB 38, whose primary sponsor is Rep. Jack “J.D” Williams – would explicitly ban any “person, entity, or association from offering or accepting money or anything of value for an aborted fetus or any portion of an aborted fetus.” Williams told ALToday.com the bill addresses an issue more vital than the usual “pro-choice” vs. “pro-life” fault lines that often bifurcate the

Rep. Jack Williams wins #FREEUAB fight

Apryl Marie Fogel June 1, 2015

According to Associated Press reports detailed below, UAB is set to announce at 4 p.m. that they are bringing back football. While this is a win for the schools athletic program as a whole no one can discount the role that Rep. Jack Williams played in keeping the heat turned up on the #FreeUAB fight. Williams was a relentless fighter for program constantly pushing for its reinstatement and questioning the timing and reasons behind it’s abrupt ending. Alabama Today has reached out to Williams and will update this story with more details as they become available. From the AP: UAB President Ray Watts is bringing the football program

Ketanji Brown Jackson on track for confirmation, but GOP votes in doubt

Associated Press March 25, 2022

After more than 30 hours of hearings, the Senate is on track to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. But Democrats seem unlikely to confirm her with a robust bipartisan vote, dashing President Joe Biden’s hopes for a grand reset after partisan battles over other high court nominees. On Thursday, just hours after the hearings came to a close, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced he will vote against Jackson’s confirmation. He said in a Senate floor speech that he “cannot and will not” support her for a lifetime appointment. McConnell slammed the liberal groups that have supported Jackson, and he

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