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Federal Prosecutors Drop Remaining Tax Charges Against Mobile County’s Kim Hastie

James Bullard, July 25, 2015

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss remaining tax charges against Mobile County License Commissioner Kim Hastie after a string of courtroom losses.

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As Alabama Picks a Chief Justice, Mobile Lawyers Weigh Vance’s Long-Shot Bid

James Bullard, November 2, 2012

With Election Day near, Mobile attorneys and political veterans weighed whether Democrat Robert Vance could overcome Roy Moore’s name recognition in the 2012 race for Alabama chief justice.

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Acquitted in Court, Herman Thomas Faces the Alabama Bar Over His Law License

James Bullard, December 4, 2009

A month after his acquittal, former Circuit Judge Herman Thomas was set for a February 16 hearing before an Alabama State Bar panel that will decide whether he may practice law again.

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Inside the Herman Thomas Trial: First Impressions From a Crowded Mobile Courtroom

James Bullard, October 14, 2009

The trial of former Mobile Circuit Judge Herman Thomas opened in October 2009 on more than 70 charges, with a retired judge presiding, a combative defense and a jury of 16 seated for a case expected to last weeks.