Alabama Supreme Court to hear arguments in former House speaker ethics case

Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard answers questions from Deputy Attorney General Matt Hart during his trial, Thursday, June 9, 2016, in Opelika, Ala. Hubbard faces 23 felony ethics charges accusing him of using his political positions to make money and seek financial favors, investments and employment from lobbyists and people with business before the Alabama Legislature. (Todd J. Van Emst/Opelika-Auburn News via AP, Pool)

By Associated Press May 3, 2019 1 min read

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next month in former House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s appeal of his ethics conviction.

The court said Thursday that oral arguments will be held June 4.

Hubbard was one of the state’s most influential Republicans, but his political career ended with his 2016 conviction on ethics charges. The allegations included that he improperly asked lobbyists and company executives for work and investments in his businesses.

Justices announced in March that they would review the case.

His defense lawyers argue Hubbard did not break the law. The Alabama attorney general’s office says Hubbard used his public office for private gain.