SCUMBAG
Stealing from children is almost always a criminal act and can involve serious legal consequences. If you suspect someone is stealing from children, it is critical to report it to the proper authorities.
What would you call a man who is entrusted with children’s school scholarship’s and he uses that trust to rob their ability of a school scholarship?
What if that man was a politician and other politicians ignored the obvious abuses?
What would you think if that man was an attorney and the Alabama Ethics Director?
Mr.Tom Albritton is that man. NO politicians in Alabama did anything to hold Albritton responsible. A few local politicians who turned a blind eye to the very public spectacle are: State Senator Chris Elliott – State Representative Matt Simpson –and State Senator Greg Albritton, career politicians, willing to protect a corrupt politician, The Director of Ethics for Alabama. The hypocrisy is mind blowing.
The Lagniappe broke the story almost 5 years ago. The Ripp Report represented by Attorney Harry Still filed a writ of Mandamus, an Alabama Bar Complaint, A complaint to the Attorney General and a direct Ethics Complaint, all were ignored or dismissed. So Ripp Report started using the court of public opinion.
“I hope this case is a cautionary tale to all lawyers and other individuals who create charitable trusts and nonprofit corporations with an eye toward self-enrichment and self-aggrandizement. I am sad to say this happens far too often,” Attorney Byron B Mathews.
The courts caught up with Mr Albritton and he was forced out of his position as trustee of Mabel Amos Memorial Fund. If this case was not embarrassing enough wrap you head around this: Three members of the Ethics Commission Greg Pappas, George Pierce and David “chips” Pruet, “Had no idea Albritton” the Ethics Director, “had been involved in the ongoing litigation or had been accused of self-dealing”. WTF
Now they are aware as well as the whole state. Tom Albritton should be fired immediately or will our politicians continue to hide under rocks?
The Attorney General, Ethics Commission and the Alabama Bar all wear the same dirty underwear. They protect one another, and politicians, from pesky political complaints and play a legal shuffle that results in whitewashing their culpability. It is perfectly clear that the Attorney General will always side with the Bar or Ethics. The Bar and Ethics depend on the Attorney General to cover their back.
You, the Attorney general, have publicly stated Mr. Albritton committed fraud and self-served himself from the trust. You then moved forward with a lawsuit. That has resulted in Allen Dodd being appointed Deputy Alabama Attorney general. In addition, attorney Mr Tommy Gallion is representing Megan Carmack, a family member of Mabel Amos. Attorney Mr Bryon Mathews is representing Tyra Lindsey a 10th grade student of Hillcrest High School in Evergreen, a possible recipient of the trust that was never given the opportunity to apply due to trustees keeping the trust out of the public’s eye. Ashby Pate is representing Mr. Albritton and Mr. Clifton who are alleged to have filed insurance claims to cover their attorney costs, which would not surprise anyone.
While some believe the investigation has quietly concluded, a cloud still hangs over the Attorney General’s Office, the Ethics Commission, and Regions Bank. A confidential source close to the situation within the State Government told ALPolitics.com that a federal probe continues and quietly complicates Steve Marshall’s political future, particularly his potential run for the U.S. Senate. It also complicates other potential candidates for office within the AG’s Office, such as Katherine Robertson, Chief Counsel, who may run for Attorney General.
The presence of Tom Albritton’s brother in the Attorney General’s Office has raised ongoing concerns about conflicts of interest. Meanwhile, Marshall’s legal team has fought efforts to install a special master in the civil proceedings — efforts many see as attempts to limit independent oversight.
This case is why Alabama is the most corrupt state in the United States. The Governor, Attorney General, Alabama Bar and Ethic commission members all hid their heads in the sand. Let’s hope the FEDS do their job.
Remember this when you VOTE and remember Elliott, Simpson and Albritton let us all down.