Monday, October 19, 2009

Mayor Accused of Taking Rolex, Other Bribes


BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - The mayor of Alabama’s largest city is facing a federal bribery trial that could drive him from office and send him to prison if he’s convicted. Prosecutors say Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford took clothing, a Rolex watch and other bribes totaling some $235,000 while serving on the Jefferson County Commission. In exchange, they say Langford steered $7.1 million in county bond business to a political crony’s investment firm....More---Follow On Twitter----Premium Domain Names

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