Posts Tagged ‘Al LaPierre’

Posted on November 20th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Jefferson County has declared war on JPMorgan.

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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

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. 

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Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

The Trial and Tribulation of Larry Langford

The Trial and Tribulation of Larry Langford

Throughout the trial, many fingers pointed at Larry Langford, but few witnesses accepted blame.

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Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Prosecution reacts to Langford verdict

Prosecution reacts to Langford verdict

Assistant US Attorney George Martin on what waits for corrupt politicians in Alabama.

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Posted on October 28th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Langford reacts to guilty verdict

Langford reacts to guilty verdict

Unfazed guilt, Larry Langford speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse.

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Posted on October 28th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Langford guilty on all counts!

Langford guilty on all counts!

Unfazed by his conviction, former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford faces 805 years in prison.

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Posted on October 28th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Langford Trial Live Blog: Closing Arguments

Langford Trial Live Blog: Closing Arguments

After a week of trial, prosecutors and defense attorney’s make their cases to the jury.

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Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

IRS: Langford failed to report $226,000

IRS: Langford failed to report $226,000

Prosecution rests. Defense calls Fairfield pastor, investment banker, Blount’s lawyer.

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Posted on October 26th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Langford’s finances exposed in court

Langford’s finances exposed in court

The curious case of Katopodis’ Corvair leads to former Jefferson County financial advisor Norm Davis.

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Posted on October 26th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Langford testifies (sort of)

Langford testifies (sort of)

Langford told SEC that he paid for clothes himself, not Blount.

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Posted on October 23rd, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Langford defense scores points off LaPierre

Langford defense scores points off LaPierre

LaPierre says there was no explicit agreement. Defense claims Langford never knew.

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Posted on October 23rd, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

LaPierre: Langford said ‘Thank you’ for payments

LaPierre: Langford said ‘Thank you’ for payments

Langford, Blount and LaPierre disguised bribes as loans, LaPierre said.

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Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Langford Trial Live Blog: Day 5

Langford Trial Live Blog: Day 5

Week one of the Larry Langford trial concludes Friday with Bill Blount and Al LaPierre.

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Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Blount tells court he bribed Langford

Blount tells court he bribed Langford

After curt answers, prosecutor asks, “Who did you bribe?” Blount: “Larry Langford.”

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Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Langford Trial Live Blog: Day 4

Langford Trial Live Blog: Day 4

Everyone knew this would happen. Larry Langford’s day in court has come. Read the live coverage from Tuscaloosa.

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Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Langford and Blount shopped for NY deals

Langford and Blount shopped for NY deals

While Langford browsed Fifth Avenue boutiques, Blount squeezed Wall Street for business.

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Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Prosecutors slog through JeffCo finance documents

Prosecutors slog through JeffCo finance documents

Sayler says he never saw some letters showing bond business directed to Blount

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Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Langford Trial Live Blog: Day 3

Langford Trial Live Blog: Day 3

Follow live updates from Tuscaloosa as Mayor Larry Langford stands trial for political corruption

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Posted on October 20th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

High stakes and cheapskates

High stakes and cheapskates

The cost of corruption when politicians come cheap

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Posted on October 20th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Finance director says Langford understood bond deals

Finance director says Langford understood bond deals

Colonial bank loans used to pay for Langford debts with clothiers, other bills.

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