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Smitherman on Sayler's resignation

Interim Mayor Carole Smitherman says council and mayor's office were misled.

Interim Mayor Carole Smitherman says she believes the Birmingham City Council and the mayor's office were not given a complete picture of the city's finances. She will share details with the city coun

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Jefferson County bond swap advisor indicted

CDR told county derivatives were good deals, had ties to counterparties.

By Kyle Whitmire

Jefferson County commissioners aren't the only targets of federal investigators. On Thursday, a federal grand jury in New York indicted Jefferson County's former swap advisor, CDR Financial Products,

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Prosecution reacts to Langford verdict

Assistant US Attorney George Martin on what waits for corrupt politicians in Alabama.

By Kyle Whitmire

Assistant United States Attorney George Martin comments on the speedy verdict and what waits for corrupt politicians in Alabama.

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Smitherman becomes interim mayor

Interim Mayor Carole Smitherman speaks about the transition in the wake of Larry Langford's conviction on corruption charges.

By Kyle Whitmire

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Langford Trial Live Blog: Closing Arguments

After a week of trial, prosecutors and defense attorney's make their cases to the jury.

By Kyle Whitmire

Langford Trial Live Blog: Closing Arguments

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Langford reacts to guilty verdict

Unfazed guilt, Larry Langford speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse.

By Kyle Whitmire

Unfazed by his guilty verdict, Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford speaks to reporters outside the Tuscaloosa federal courthouse.

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Langford Trial Live Blog: Day 7

Prosecutors wrap up their case against Larry Langford, and the defense hit back.

By Kyle Whitmire

Langford Trial Live Blog: Day 7

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IRS: Langford failed to report $226,000

Prosecution rests. Defense calls Fairfield pastor, investment banker, Blount's lawyer.

By Kyle Whitmire

Prosecutors rested their case against Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford Tuesday, but not before an IRS auditor detailed nearly $77,000 of unpaid taxes Langford owes to the federal government. Accordi

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Defense rests without Langford testimony

After only six defense witnesses, closing arguments are scheduled for Wednesday morning.

By Kyle Whitmire

For once, Larry Langford was quiet. After less than a day of testimony, Langford's defense rested without the defendant taking the stand. [caption id="attachment_9796" align="alignright" width="

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Langford Trial Live Blog: Day 6

As the Langford trial enters its second week, the prosecution wraps up its case in chief.

By Kyle Whitmire

Langford Trial Live Blog: Day 6