Jefferson County has declared war on JPMorgan.
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Arrington’s out
Former mayor says he won’t seek election to his old office, despite supporters drafting him to run.
Read the rest of this entry »Jefferson County sues JPMorgan
Nearly two years after its complicated debt structure collapsed, Jefferson County is taking its financial architects to court.
Read the rest of this entry »William Bell Campaign Kickoff
Embracing Larry Langford’s agenda, William Bell seeks to replace the convicted former mayor at Birmingham City Hall.
Read the rest of this entry »Will Jefferson County sue JPMorgan?
After more revelations of shady bond dealings, commissioners say a lawsuit may be in the future.
Read the rest of this entry »Davis votes against health care reform
All Alabama’s representatives voted against health care reform Saturday. No surprises there, but why did [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff
Citing need for public trust, Smitherman says Vance-Bowie created uncertainty at City Hall.
Read the rest of this entry »The aftermath of Larry Langford
Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions.
Read the rest of this entry »JPMorgan settles with SEC over Jefferson County bonds business
Bankers improperly influenced Larry Langford, Shelia Smoot, Jeff Germany and Mary Buckelew, lawsuit says.
Read the rest of this entry »Birmingham might need budget rewrite
City’s 2010 budget left $21 million of line items off the balance sheets.
Read the rest of this entry »Smitherman on Sayler’s resignation
Interim Mayor Carole Smitherman says council and mayor’s office were misled.
Read the rest of this entry »Birmingham Finance Director Sayler resigns
Sayler presided over Jefferson County financial implosion, later hired by Langford at Birmingham.
Read the rest of this entry »Jefferson County bond swap advisor indicted
CDR told county derivatives were good deals, had ties to counterparties.
Read the rest of this entry »Smitherman becomes interim mayor
Interim Mayor Carole Smitherman speaks about the transition in the wake of Larry Langford’s conviction on corruption charges.
Read the rest of this entry »Prosecution reacts to Langford verdict
Assistant US Attorney George Martin on what waits for corrupt politicians in Alabama.
Read the rest of this entry »Langford reacts to guilty verdict
Unfazed guilt, Larry Langford speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse.
Read the rest of this entry »Langford Trial Live Blog: Closing Arguments
After a week of trial, prosecutors and defense attorney’s make their cases to the jury.
Read the rest of this entry »Defense rests without Langford testimony
After only six defense witnesses, closing arguments are scheduled for Wednesday morning.
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