Judge Pamela Baschab set a hearing on Oct. 5 for former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes, who pleaded guilty in June to perjury and using his office for personal gain. Information about some inmates is not included in this website. This article was published 19/01/2022 (364 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. Hughes was originally suspended as district attorney after his indictment in 2020 and has been removed from public office as a result of his conviction. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Extreme care must be taken in the use of the information in this website. LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes officially has a sentencing court date set. On Aug. 25, several people confronted a man at a park in the 3100 block of Baltimore Avenue, near East 30th . Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. The capital murder trial of Grady Wayne Wilkes, who is accused of murdering Auburn Police Officer William Buechner, will begin on Feb. 6. Testimony during the trial described Hughess office as a frat house where employees drank alcohol on site and played video game consoles, pointing to an abuse of trust and taxpayer dollars. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The case was prosecuted by the Alabama Attorney Generals Special Prosecutions Division lead by Clark Morris, which specializes in ethics violations and public corruption. 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The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is committed to continually improving the Public Inmate Locator System web experience to locate inmates. Inmate spouses talk concerns at Gatesville prison units LEE COUNTY, Ala. ( WRBL) - Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes and his attorneys are trying to keep him from serving his ten-month prison sentence behind bars. In pleading guilty in late June, Hughes admitted to lying for providing false testimony under oath to the special grand jury and pleaded guilty to hiring his children to work in his office. Ivey issues limited State of Emergency in St. Clair County to address Moody landfill fire, Funeral services announced for Country Boy Eddy, livestream viewing available, $14,000 from his offices official budget. His defense requested he serve a. Farnworth, was sentenced to a 7pm to 7am curfew for eight weeks. "I will forever live with the grief of losing my mother and the trauma caused by her death," read Adam. Ex-DA Brandon Hughes' sentencing is postponed. by Alabama News Network Staff The Alabama Attorney General's Office announced this afternoon that Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes pleaded guilty to two felonies: perjury in the. Hughes was automatically removed from office with the convictions, which came after his trial had started. His defense requested he serve a non . "I've also struggledto maintain relationships with my mother's large and loving family," he said. Under the plea agreement, Hughes has agreed to a three-year sentence for both counts, split to serve ten months in jail. "My children are very young. ", "I died two-and-a-half years ago," he said, in a brief statement to the court. The user shall assume all risk and responsibility, and neither the user nor any third parties acting on behalf of, or with the consent of the user, may rely upon any information contained in this website. If Hughes violates the terms of his sentence he will be required to serve 3 years. Hughes plea deal includes a three-year sentence, split to serve 10 months in jail. Hughes was convicted in November of first-degree murder in the slayings of Jackson, 32; Yvonne Coleman, 15; and Verna Williams, 36. "My wish is that someone in this case would listen to her dying words. Lee County District Attorney Pro Tem Jessica Ventiere testifies in a Lee County courtroom during Brandon Hughes trial on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Opelika, Ala. Barry Matson, the executive director of the Alabama District Attorneys Association, thanked the Alabama Attorney Generals Office on behalf of his organization for its work in the prosecution of Hughes and the staff of the Lee County DAs Office for getting through the difficult process. Hughes, 47, was accused of lying to a grand jury and using $14,000 dollars from an office account to litigate a settlement involving a sex discrimination claim filed against him by a former prosecutor in his office. User agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CDCR and the State of California, as well as their elected officials, officers, agents, or employees from and against all claims, damages, and expenses, including the cost of any attorneys fees, arising out of the use of this site by user, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. If you need an inmate's conviction information, you may contact the court or jurisdiction. Robert, addressing the court, described his wife's death as the "worst possible outcome. She descried her mom's death as life-altering, and said she struggles with anxiety and an impending sense of doom. "Ihave struggled to receive that support. When they arrived, the walls of the house were blown out and Manitoba Hydro had to turn off the natural gas line. Hughes is free on bond awaiting sentencing. Hughes abruptly entered a plea agreement in this case on the second day of his trial in June 2021. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced to 10 months in state prison after pleading guilty in June to two ethics violations, Alabama Attorney General Steve. Copyright 2021 WBRC. Former Lee Co. DA sentenced to jail for violating ethics law while in office, Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley report to prison, Gov. Kay Ivey on July 29. The person was sentenced to serve prison time and is held captive in the IN DOC - Heritage Trail Correctional Facility (HTCF) - GEO. Brandon Hughes violated the public trust and therefore deserved to serve his sentence in jail, said Chief Deputy Attorney General Clay Crenshaw in a statement. Hughess convictions stem from giving false information to a Lee County Grand Jury and using $14,000 from his offices official budget to litigate a settlement in a sex discrimination claim filed against him by a female prosecutor who was a former employee. The Crown, led by Chris Vanderhooft, told the jury that the couple had ongoing marital issues and Betty had planned to leave Robert. He was previously based at CBC's bureau in Brandon for six years, covering stories focused on rural Manitoba. He said Betty grabbed a knife at one point and he was trying to control her arms. All rights reserved. If Hughes violates the terms of his sentence he will be required to serve 3 years. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. If you need an inmate's conviction information, you may contact the court or jurisdiction. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes has pleaded guilty to two felony counts, according to the Alabama Attorney General's Office. Travis Foster said on the first day of the trial Betty was found inside the destroyed house with a multitude of cuts and lying in a pool of blood. Simmonds said Robert is dealing with back problems and issues with blood clots, and has been seeking medical attention while in prison. Former Lee County District Attorney Pro Tem Jessica Ventiere is the countys new acting district attorney, according to orders from the Lee County circuit and district courts signed Monday. His defense requested he serve a non-custodial sentence in a community corrections program, which was denied. Share your story ideas, tips and feedback: riley.laychuk@cbc.ca. I have read the disclaimer and agree to all of these terms and conditions. The defense said those actions werent illegal and didnt hurt Hughess job performance. Hughes was pulled from the rubble with a rope around his neck, and with a utility knife in his hand, court was told. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Betty's final words, he said, were "The kids think of the kids.". Misuse of the information in this website may subject the user to criminal prosecution and/or civil liability. Hughes was on trial for five ethics violations, perjury and conspiracy to commit theft. You can cancel at any time. Brandon Hughes committed Misdemeanor / Felony under Federal Jurisdiction. 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The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides this Inmate Locator as a public service to promote public safety and welfare while giving access to selected offender information. Hughes was being tried before specially-appointed Lee County Circuit Judge Pamela Baschab. The inmate's current location is in Plainfield, Indiana, and you can visit . Vanderhooft said Wednesday the Crown is seeking a sentence of 17 years without parole, saying Hughes's actions were "reckless" and he has shown no remorse. In December, Robert Hughes, 65, was found guilty by a jury of 12 people of. According to Hughess sentencing order filed Monday, the former district attorney will spend 10 months in the Lee County Jail followed by two years of unsupervised probation. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The defense said those actions werent illegal and didnt hurt Hughess job performance. Hughes had also testified in his own defence. 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Hes now obligated to repay those misused funds. The State of Alabama opposes this motion. In December of 2019, Hughes announced his office was seeking the death penalty in this case. April 19, 2014 12 AM PT. . Adam said he no longer considers Robert a father figure, and that his mother's death has affected other relationships in his life. Hughes was on trial for five ethics violations, perjury and conspiracy to commit theft. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the states ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. He said Betty was a great person who will be missed, while maintaining his version of events as presented at the trial. Hughes pleaded guilty to first-degree perjury and using his public office for personal gain Thursday. The capital murder trial of Grady Wayne Wilkes, who is accused of murdering Auburn Police Officer William Buechner, will begin on Feb. 6. Hey there, time traveller! Adam told the court that his mom was a kind, selfless and compassionate woman, who was known for her love of baking, and for her compassion and selflessness toward others. Hughes abruptly entered a plea agreement in this case on the second day of his trial in June 2021. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. A Lee County Sheriffs Deputy is said to be recovering from exposure to a hazardous substance that investigators said could have been Fentanyl. "I struggle to be the friend Ionce was and often feel guilty about that," he said, adding he is still haunted by the trauma and grief of his mom's death. The children of a woman who was killed before the Brandon home she shared with her husband was destroyed in an explosion remembered their mom Wednesday as a kind and compassionate woman, with a love of baking and helping others. All rights reserved (About Us). In December, Robert Hughes, 65, was found guilty by a jury of 12 people of killing his wife, Betty Hughes, before their east end house blew up. Michael Brandon Hughes - Sentencing Date | Post prayer requests | Pray for Others | Manage Prayer Lists | Track Prayer History | Create Prayer Groups . In addition to the potential prison time and fees, Hughes, who was suspended from his office after being charged, was removed from the district attorneys office upon the courts acceptance of his guilty plea, the attorney generals office said. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Prior to serving on the appellate court, she was a circuit judge in Colbert County, hence the location for Hughess sentencing. Responding officers said they confirmed that forced entry had been made into the business. A statement from the couple's other child, Ashley, was also read in court. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. | In . 2 Florida, Kanye West secretly gets married, Lisa Marie Presley dies and leaves grief-stricken Instagram post, and more celeb news, Top-five showdown: No. The Alabama Attorney Generals Office announced this afternoon that Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes pleaded guilty to two felonies: perjury in the first degree and the use of his public office for personal gain. Hughes is requesting to serve in a community corrections program that allows him to remain at home instead of serving 10-months in jail. Brandon woman remembered for compassion, kindness and love of baking at husband's sentencing hearing | CBC News Loaded. As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the states ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The CSC put out a release Wednesday afternoon naming the deceased inmate as Robert Hughes, who "had been serving an indeterminate sentence for second-degree murder since June 6, 2022," Alaska State Troopers identify polar bear mauling victims as a young mother and her 1-year-old son. Firefighters then saw Hughes with a noose around his neck in the destroyed house, the court heard. Authorities . Taylor, 19, has been in jail at the Lee County Justice Center since Dec. 13 when he was booked for parole violation after testing positive for marijuana. "Mr. Hughes recognizes that he could have behaved differently," saidSimmonds, adding there was no prior suggestion of abuse or violence of any kind by his client. Hughes abruptly entered a plea agreement in this case on the second day of his trial in June 2021. While Hughes previously had been suspended from office as a result of his indictment, the courts acceptance of his plea of guilty caused his removal from office as a matter of law. The sentencing hearing will be to determine how many years in prison he must serve before he is eligible for parole. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Brandon Hughes, aged 24, of The Croft, Westhoughton, pleaded guilty to committing the offence. See the criminal sentencing guidelines in action on this unique criminal sentence database - crime and criminal sentences with statute and common law - updated daily and linking through to the legal teams involved in the criminal court case. Source by: Stringr, No person is above the law, Matson said. 2 Florida, Kanye West secretly gets married, Lisa Marie Presley dies and leaves grief-stricken Instagram post, and more celeb news, Top-five showdown: No. The victims, 28-year-old Brandon. Blanchards mother, Angela Harris, attended Tuesdays sentencing as a character witness for Hughes. Sentencing for former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes has been postponed from its original date of Tuesday following the Monday death of a law clerk for the defense, according to. Along with the 10-month jail sentence and 2 years of probation, Hughes is ordered to pay $14,000 in restitution to the Lee County District Attorneys Office in order to repay the money he spent in public funds to pay for a sexual descrimination civil suit against him in 2018 as well as $1,350 to Highway 50 Towing, a business in Chambers County related to Hughes now-dismissed charge of conspiracy to commit theft. Hughess convictions stem from giving false information to a Lee County Grand Jury and using $14,000 from his offices official budget to litigate a settlement in a sex discrimination claim filed against him by a female prosecutor who was a former employee. Former Lee Co. DA sentenced to jail for violating ethics law while in office. A judge has scheduled sentencing for a former Alabama prosecutor who pleaded guilty to felony charges earlier this year. A second-degree murder conviction carries an automatic life sentence. 2 Florida, Just incredible: Pearl celebrates success of his former players, Auburn gymnastics moves to No. Blanchards mother, Angela Harris, attended Tuesdays sentencing as a character witness for Hughes. In June, Hughes pleaded guilty to first-degree perjury and using his public office for personal gain. You have permission to edit this article. Prior to Hughess suspension, he was directly involved in the prosecution of Ibraheem Yazeed, charged with kidnapping and capital murder in connection to the death of Homewood teen Aniah Blanchard. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recused himself from involvement in the prosecution of Brandon Hughes due to Marshalls service alongside Hughes in the Alabama District Attorneys Association. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. A month later, a jury ordered that he be sentenced to death. Hughes to be sentenced for second-degree murder in May, Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies. Edward Seibold, the man found guilty of slaying three innocent girls in 1967, will remain behind bars for at least another five years. He said he doesn't remember much about the first four months after his mom died and that hestopped eating, sleeping and working for a period of time. Prior to Hughess suspension, he was directly involved in the prosecution of Ibraheem Yazeed, charged with kidnapping and capital murder in connection to the death of Homewood teen Aniah Blanchard. 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They will grow up without both grandparents.". 5 Auburn shines in spots at No. Hughes will appear in court on November 9 at 1:30 p.m. CST at the Colbert County Courthouse. Copyright 2021 WBRC. "I have reluctantly come to accept that I will never be the person I once was. by Cary at 5:28 PM on Sun, Feb 22, 2009: Please pray for my young brother, Michael (22). Brandon Hughes turned himself in Thursday to start his 10-month sentence at the Lee County Detention Center. Tuesday's sentencing was postponed due to a medical emergency . In total, the judge sentenced Hughes to three years, split to serve ten months. It will be rescheduled for a later date that has not yet been set. Hughes lawyers argued that Hughes does not pose a threat to the community. The community program would allow him to receive the rehabilitative care he needs to learn from his mistakes, and he would be able to continue financially supporting his family if he was admitted into the program. 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