Tag: Oliver Robinson
Former State Rep. Oliver Robinson sentenced to nearly 3 years in...
Former State Representative Oliver Robinson has been sentenced to 33 months in prison by a federal judge on Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Abdul Kallon sentenced Robinson...
Oliver Robinson to be sentenced Thursday for bribery, tax evasion
Former state Rep. Oliver Robinson will be sentenced Thursday afternoon in a federal court room.
Robinson could face up 100 years in prison for the seven charges...
Joel Gilbert, David Roberson convicted in bribery case
A prominent Alabama attorney and a coal company executive were convicted Friday on federal charges involving bribery of a state lawmaker.
The verdict against Joel...
Opening statements begin in Alabama trial for alleged bribery scheme
Lawyers made their opening statements on Tuesday in the trial over an alleged bribery scheme involving pollution in Birmingham, Ala.
The trial involves two Balch...
House approves change in ethics law for economic developer
Alabama lawmakers passed a proposed ethics law change that would exempt economic development activity from the rules governing lobbyists.
The House of Representatives approved the...
3 Alabama men plead not guilty to bribery charges in pollution...
Two attorneys with a prominent Alabama law firm and a coal company executive are pleading not guilty in an alleged bribery scheme involving pollution in Birmingham.
Federal...
Attorney at center of Oliver Robinson trial declares innocence
A partner at one of Alabama's leading law firms declared his innocence ahead of being indicted on charges of bribing a state legislator to...
Tuesday marks deadline to run for Birmingham area State House Seat
Last month, after 18 years of service, Alabama state Rep. Oliver Robinson retired to allow his daughter Amanda to accept a job with Governor...
Robert Bentley sets special election for District 58 House seat
Governor Robert Bentley announced on Monday there will be a special election to fill the vacant District 58 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives.
According to the...
Oliver Robinson retiring from Ala. House of Representatives, effective immediately
After 18 years of service, Alabama state Rep. Oliver Robinson is saying farewell to the Alabama House of Representatives to allow his daughter Amanda to...
