Company Agrees to $1.3 Million Payout Over 2011 Mobile River Oil Spill
A company has agreed to pay more than $1.3 million in penalties and restitution for a 2011 fuel-oil spill that closed part of the Mobile River and killed wildlife.
Judge Drops Final Tax Charge Against Mobile County License Commissioner
A federal judge dismissed the last remaining tax fraud charge against Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie, clearing her to take a new office.
Federal Prosecutors Drop Remaining Tax Charges Against Mobile County’s Kim Hastie
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss remaining tax charges against Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie after a string of courtroom losses.
Hastie Seeks Acquittal on Lone Conviction After Corruption Trial Verdict
Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie, cleared of 16 corruption counts, is now asking a judge to overturn her one remaining conviction.
Consultant Testifies He Returned ‘Blood Money’ Payment in Hastie Corruption Trial
A public relations consultant testified he returned a $10,000 payment tied to Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie's corruption trial.
Defense Strategy Emerges in Mobile County License Commissioner Corruption Trial
As her federal corruption trial continues, Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie's defense is leaning on past state attorney general opinions.
Poarch Creek Indians Sue Escambia County Official Over Trust Land Taxes
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians sued Escambia County's tax assessor, alleging unlawful attempts to tax tribal trust land near Atmore's Wind Creek.
Timber Deal, Bounced Checks Take Center Stage in Hastie Tax Evasion Trial
Testimony on the second day of a federal tax evasion trial focused on a timber deal tied to Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie's family.
Mobile County License Commissioner’s Tax Trial Set to Open Without Key Defense Attorney
Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie heads to federal trial on tax evasion charges after her defense attorney recused himself from the case.
Mobile Woman Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case Tied to Business Fire
A Mobile woman pleaded guilty to mail fraud after filing a false insurance claim tied to a fire she set at her former Old Shell Road business.