From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
OPELIKA –A Lee County jury has returned 12 guilty verdicts against Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, who has automatically been removed from office.
Hubbard, 54, had faced 23 charges of violating the state ethics laws and using his office for personal gain.
Hubbard’s bond at a total $160,000 and he will be sentenced on July 8. He faces two to 20 years on each count and could be fined up to $30,000 on each count.
He was found guilty on the following counts:
As a member of the House, voted for Senate Bill 143 and knew he had a conflict of interest.
As a member of the House, solicited or received money from APCI from a lobbyist, subordinate of a lobbyist or principal (APCI).
As a member of the House solicited or received money from Edgenuity and/or E2020 for Auburn Network.
Used his position as a member of the House to obtain money from Robert Abrams (CV Holdings) for Auburn Network.
As a member of House received compensation from Robert Abrams (CV Holdings) to represent Abrams before the Alabama Dept. of Commerce.
As a member of the House received compensation from Robert Abrams (CV Holdings) to represent Abrams before the Governor.
As a member of the House used public property for the benefit of Robert Abrams for Hubbard’s (Auburn Network’s) financial interest.
Solicited $150,000 investment in Craftmaster Printers from Will Brooke (Board Member of the Business Council of Alabama).
Solicited $150,000 investment in Craftmaster Printers from James Holbrook (Sterne Agee Group).
Solicited $150,000 investment in Craftmaster Printers from Jimmy Rane (President of Great Southern Wood).
Solicited $150,000 investment in Craftmaster Printers from Robert Burton (President of Hoar Construction).
Solicited assistance with obtaining new clients for Auburn Network and/or financial advice regarding Craftmaster Printers from Will Brooke.
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