"AL Lawmaker Rep. John Rogers Arrested for Violating Bond by Contacting Witness in Bribery Case"

Alabama Rep. John Rogers has been ordered to jail for violating his bond by contacting a witness in his bribery case. Rogers, who has served in the Alabama legislature for over four decades, is facing charges of obstruction of justice and obstruction of justice by bribery. Federal prosecutors alleged that he violated his bond by FaceTiming the founder of a nonprofit involved in the case. Rogers denies attempting to contact the witness and claims it was an erroneous phone call. He is expected to be released for a hearing on Thursday.