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Birmingham, Alabama, Mayor Larry Langford was arrested by the FBI on federal charges on Monday, December 1, 2008. According to a 101-count indictment, Langford is accused of bribery and money laundering. Two of Langford's friends, lobbyist Al LaPierre and securities broker Bill Blount, were also indicted in connection with the case. Langford, who was elected mayor in 2007, has been under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for payments made to him while he was serving on the Jefferson County Commission.al.com: Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford arrested... al.com: Feds unseal 101-count indictment charging...Larry Langford...
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Fast Facts
- Birmingham, Alabama, Mayor Larry Langford was arrested by the FBI on December 1, 2008
- Being held at the federal courthouse in Birmingham on federal chargesal.com: Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford arrested...
- Lobbyist Al LaPierre and securities broker Bill Blount also named in indictmental.com: Feds unseal 101-count indictment charging...Larry Langford...
- LaPierre and Blount were expected to turn themselves in to federal authoritiesal.com: Feds unseal 101-count indictment charging...Larry Langford...
- Langford was elected mayor of Birmingham in October 2007
- Previously served as president of the Jefferson County Commission
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SEC Lawsuit Against Langford
In April 2008, the SEC filed a lawsuit accusing Langford, along with longtime friend and lobbyist Al LaPierre and securities broker Bill Blount, of failing to disclose $156,000 in payments made to Langford in 2003. The payments were allegedly made "to secure Jefferson County financial business." At the time, Langford was serving as president of the Jefferson County Commission. Langford has claimed the lawsuit was politically motivated.al.com: Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford arrested... -
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