DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A former Houston County Commissioner has been found not guilty of felony corruption charges.
The Dothan Eagle reports (https://bit.ly/1cBkdGH ) 71-year-old Bobby Snellgrove was cleared of the charges Thursday. Snellgrove was accused of using his office to obtain more than $220,000 in illegal personal gain from casino developer Ronnie Gilley and his Country Crossing gambling business.
Gilley is serving a six year and eight month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to offering millions in bribes to Alabama legislators to support pro-gambling legislation during the 2010 session. Two of his lobbyists also pleaded guilty.
Snellgrove’s attorney Billy Joe Sheffield II pointed out inconsistencies in Gilley’s testimony.
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Information from: The Dothan Eagle, https://www.dothaneagle.com
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