Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Some Alabama lawmakers say a federal corruption trial will change the way business is done at the Statehouse even though jurors either acquitted defendants or did not reach a verdict on the charges.
Democratic state Rep. Alvin Holmes of Montgomery said he expects other legislators to adopt his philosophy of not being influenced by campaign donations.
Macon County casino owner Milton McGregor, four former and current state senators and four others were on trial for the past 10 weeks on charges there was a conspiracy to influence the vote on legislation to legalize electronic bingo machines at some locations.
Republican House Speaker Mike Hubbard said the trial combined with tougher ethics laws could make lawmakers be more careful in the way they do business.
Democratic state Rep. Alvin Holmes of Montgomery said he expects other legislators to adopt his philosophy of not being influenced by campaign donations.
Macon County casino owner Milton McGregor, four former and current state senators and four others were on trial for the past 10 weeks on charges there was a conspiracy to influence the vote on legislation to legalize electronic bingo machines at some locations.
Republican House Speaker Mike Hubbard said the trial combined with tougher ethics laws could make lawmakers be more careful in the way they do business.
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