I may be setting my eyes on moving away from Birmingham, but today is a new day.
Larry P. Langford, mayor of Birmingham, Ala, was found guilty on all 60 counts in his federal bribery case. It only took 2 hours for the jury to come up with their decision.
This was what he had to say to the news media and his critics. Ouch. Feel pretty sad for NBC 13's Jon Paepcke. Please watch the clips for yourself.
He along with his wife blamed the verdict on race, even though the defense asked if the case be moved to another city than Birmingham; feeling as if the trial would not be fair for the defendant. Both Al LaPierre and Bill Blount, former co-defendants in the case, plead guilty earlier this year and even testified on the witness stand. Langford didn't.
Beginning today, Carole Smitherman, council president, will serve as interim mayor until a special election is help. Valerie Abbott will become acting council president.
A full report and quick bio on the now-former mayor can be read at:
Wade on Birmingham.
[THE FINAL VERDICT]
Langford found guilty on all counts! [Birmingham Weekly]
The Life and Crimes of Larry Langford [Birmingham Weekly]
The Life and Crimes of Larry Langford [Birmingham Weekly]
Birmingham mayor Larry Langford guilty on bribery, fraud, conspiracy [Wade on Birmingham]
1 comment:
Thanks, J. Matt. You're right: It's a new day. I hope we all make the best of it.
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