US EditionAlabama Rep. John Rogers charged with obstructing federal investigation
- Alabama Rep. John Rogers has been indicted in a fraud case involving corruption in a community fund. The indictment alleges that Rogers and another individual attempted to obstruct justice by bribing a witness.
- The investigation into the Jefferson County Community Service Fund has led to the indictment of multiple individuals, including former Representative Fred Plump, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice. Rogers' indictment is part of this ongoing investigation.
- Varrie Johnson Kindall, who was charged alongside Rogers, is facing multiple counts of fraud, money laundering, and tax charges. Kindall is accused of conspiracy, wire and mail fraud, and obstructing justice in relation to the corruption scheme surrounding the community fund.
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Alabama Dem Charged With Obstructing Federal Corruption Probe
A Democratic state representative in Alabama is facing charges for obstructing a federal probe into his alleged role in defrauding a local community services fund. John Rogers, a longtime Democrat in the State House, was charged this week along with his assistant Varrie Johnson Kindall, prosecutors said, for allegedly offering grant money as a bribe to someone federal agents were set to interview as part of their investigation into Rogers. Roger…
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on obstruction of justice charges
We are still just in the first year of this four-year term, but three of the 105 Alabama House of Representatives members have already been indicted. The latest is State Representative John Rogers (D-Birmingham). The U.S. Attorney’s office in Birmingham announced that Rogers has been indicted on two federal charges of obstruction of justice. Rep. David Cole (R-Madison) pleaded guilty and resigned to voting in the wrong precinct when it was disco…
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that State Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, has been indicted on two federal charges of obstruction of justice. The charge stems from a kickback scheme that has already led to a guilty plea from State Rep. Fred Plump, D-Fairfield, after just one year representing District 55 in the Statehouse, and the indictment of Varrie Kindall, an assistant of Rogers and alleged mistress of Plump that benefit …
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