Jennifer Horton
Investigative Reporter at WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL)
Investigative Reporter • violent crime • corruption • courts • criminal justice reform • COVID-19
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Aug 15, 2024 |
wbrc.com | Jennifer Horton
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Former Walker County Correctional Officer Joshua Conner Jones made his first court appearance on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the federal civil rights prosecution involving the death of inmate Tony Mitchell. Jones is charged with civil rights counts involving deprivation of rights under the color of law and conspiracy. While he’s agreed to plead guilty to the counts, a magistrate judge can only take not guilty pleas during arraignments.
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Jul 30, 2024 |
wbrc.com | Jennifer Horton
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Former state representative John Rogers was sentenced to 13 months in prison and to repay nearly $200,000 in stolen tax dollars. Rogers represented Jefferson County in Alabama Legislature for more than 40 years. He was forced to resign as part of his plea agreement in early 2024. That plea agreement proposed Rogers serve 14 months of home confinement due to his age.
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Jul 26, 2024 |
wbrc.com | Jennifer Horton
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -Varrie Johnson will spend three years in federal prison for her involvement in two fraud schemes, including misappropriating Jefferson County tax dollars and collecting her mother’s pension following her death. Johnson worked for longtime state representative John Rogersas a legislative liaison and personally as his girlfriend and caretaker.
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Jul 25, 2024 |
newsbreak.com | Jennifer Horton
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Jul 25, 2024 |
wbrc.com | Jennifer Horton
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - One of Alabama’s longest serving lawmakers may be headed to federal prison. John Rogers served in the Alabama House for 40 years. His last term ended early by pleading guilty to his role in a federal kickback scheme that involved misusing Jefferson County tax dollars, according to court records. Rogers’ plea agreement would allow him to serve a 14-month sentence on home confinement.
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BREAKING: Prosecutors say Rep John Rogers contacted the person he reportedly bribed, violating his bond conditions in federal kickback case. https://t.co/dIEFph4usC @WBRCnews
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Significant hearing underway in Bham to determine whether AL lawmakers created 2nd majority-Black congressional district during a special redistricting session in July. In June SOCUS ruled AL's new map diluted the power of Black voters. Erin Davis is live tweeting, thread below⬇️
📍In line for todays hearing over Alabama’s Congressional Map. Judges will determine if the Livingston Congressional Plan 3 will meet what the Supreme Court is asking. #alpolitics https://t.co/2xI6OMxb9c
