Alabama Rep. John Rogers Faces Obstruction of Justice Charges in Fraud Case

Alabama Representative John Rogers has been indicted on two counts of obstruction of justice in a fraud case involving the Jefferson County Community Service Fund. Rogers is accused of attempting to bribe an individual to prevent them from cooperating with authorities. The indictment is part of the same investigation that led to the resignation of former state Representative Fred L. Plump, Jr. Rogers allegedly directed funds to Plump, who misused the money. Rogers and his former assistant, Varrie Johnson Kindall, are also accused of obstructing justice and filing false tax returns. Rogers is scheduled to be arraigned on October 12.