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politics2 years ago

"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.

via AL.com|
#alabama-legislature#bond-violation#bribery-case
politics2 years ago

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.

via WBRC|
#alabama#corruption#fraud-case
politics2 years ago

Alabama Lawmaker John Rogers Indicted on Federal Charges of Obstruction, Bribery: Unveiling the Alleged Corruption

Alabama State Representative John Rogers has been indicted on federal charges of obstruction of justice and obstruction of justice by bribery in connection with a kickback scheme involving the misuse of funds from the Jefferson County Community Service Fund. Rogers is accused of attempting to bribe someone to lie to federal investigators about the scheme in exchange for public funding for their nonprofit organization. He is the third person to be indicted in the case, which also involves former State Representative Fred Plump and Rogers' assistant, Varrie Kindall. Rogers maintains his innocence and is scheduled to be arraigned on October 12.

via AL.com|
#alabama#corruption-charges#federal-indictment