A Montgomery judge ran from accountability by abruptly recusing himself from a high-profile lawsuit against the Alabama Ethics Commission. Director Tom Albritton escapes scrutiny for ignored corruption complaints while Gulf Shores wastes $9 million of BP settlement money on useless wetland parks. Tune in as Backstory Podcast follows the money and uncovers local corruption.
Ethics Director Tom Albritton improperly siphoned private trust funds to line his family pockets and benefit judicial allies. Formal court filings and bank records reveal over a hundred thousand dollars in illicit tuition payouts and suspicious fees. This bombshell case exposes the rot hiding behind Alabama ethics enforcement.
State ethics regulators shielded corrupt insiders from prosecution after massive trust fund self-dealing came to light. Sworn legal petitions and official state dockets show how a circuit judge recused himself when confronted with undeniable proof. Uncover the real story of how state monitors protected their own financial interests.
State officials just funneled $400 million in federal COVID relief cash straight into an un-bid $1.2 billion prison construction scheme. From Nick Saban's massive paycheck to shady confidentiality deals, local power brokers like Chris Elliott keep hiding their moves from the public. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to see who really profits when politicians bypass public bidding laws.
As Baldwin County voters prepare for the Planning District 8 referendum, we uncover how Fairhope officials systematically isolate minority communities. Councilman Jack Burrell wasted millions on farmland for developer buddies while denying recreational funds to Black neighborhoods. This zoning vote decides whether local residents gain control over their land or surrender to developer sprawl.
Frances J. Neumann Artist, Sculptor, Teacher, Musician and Friend Celebration Of Life Join us in celebrating the life of our beloved Fran at Eastern Shore Art Center 401 Oak Street Fairhope, AL 36532 October 16, 20221 4 – 6 p.m. Share her stories, work and music with friends and refreshments.
Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack spent hundreds of thousands in taxpayer cash on cameras only to hide public video records. State Supreme Court documents confirm law enforcement officials pushed sneaky legal rules to bury vital shooting evidence. The Ripp Report demands real transparency from those who abuse badges and gavels.
Sheriff Mack is in hot water. Reports are swirling that he's mishandled recent deaths involving citizens, and some folks are pointing fingers. The accusations? A lack of transparency from the Sheriff's office, and a cloud of secrecy surrounding these incidents. Sounds fishy, right? Let's dive deeper and see what we can uncover.
Baldwin County officials funneled tax dollars into costly surveillance systems while systematically stripping away public oversight. Legislative records and contract files reveal how politicians engineered special state bills to protect law enforcement misconduct. How much longer will local taxpayers fund their own legal disenfranchisement?
Fairhope leaders squandered millions in federal grants through deliberate delays and reckless waterfront redesigns. Project audit reports and municipal budget sheets prove council members sabotaged approved plans to favor developer campaign donors. We bring you the unvarnished facts behind Fairhope's spiraling municipal waste.
