Tag: federal trial

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Timber Deal, Bounced Checks Take Center Stage in Hastie Tax Evasion Trial

James Bullard, April 29, 2015

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.

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Mobile County License Commissioner’s Tax Trial Set to Open Without Key Defense Attorney

James Bullard, April 20, 2015

Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie heads to federal trial on tax evasion charges after her defense attorney recused himself from the case.

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Attorney Dispute Complicates Upcoming Federal Trial for Mobile County Official

James Bullard, March 25, 2015

Federal prosecutors are challenging whether an attorney for Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie can serve as both counsel and witness at trial.