Kay Ivey on July 29. Suspended Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes stands in a Lee County courtroom during his trial on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Opelika. He was transported to the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre, where he was arrested by Brandon police on Oct. 25. When they arrived, the walls of the house were blown out and Manitoba Hydro had to turn off the natural gas line. The explosion on Oct. 22, 2019, left the Hughes's Brandon house in ruins. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He said Betty grabbed a knife at one point and he was trying to control her arms. 7 with two road scores, Date set for capital murder trial of man accused of murdering Auburn police officer in 2019, District judge revokes bond of man charged in Bramblett deaths, Opelika police ask for help identifying to female suspects allegedly involved in theft from Best Buy, Auburn Police arrest two juveniles on burglary and theft charges, Opelika man arrested in connecting to shooting incident at Piggly Wiggly, In Vienna, balls are back with a bang after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, Why Floridas manatees are dying off at record pace, 45 dead, 20 still missing as Ukraine ends tower block search, Fed official says rate hikes are beginning to work. In total, the judge sentenced Hughes to three years, split to serve ten months. . Another figure in Sandler's story was former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes. Hes now obligated to repay those misused funds. The defense said those actions werent illegal and didnt hurt Hughess job performance. 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. "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. The people of Lee County and all Alabama citizens expect and deserve the highest ethical standards and professionalism from every person in the criminal justice system, especially prosecutors. 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. If Hughes violates the terms of his sentence he will be required to serve 3 years. Hughes had also testified in his own defence. Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committed. Hughes abruptly entered a plea agreement in this case on the second day of his trial in June 2021. m PST so we may assist you. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Firefighters then saw Hughes with a noose around his neck in the destroyed house, the court heard. Responding officers said they confirmed that forced entry had been made into the business. Please subscribe to keep reading. Mistaken identification may occur when relying solely upon name, age, CDCR number, admitted date and/or current location to identify individuals. A Lee County Sheriffs Deputy is said to be recovering from exposure to a hazardous substance that investigators said could have been Fentanyl. 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. 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. The Alabama Supreme Court appointed retired Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Pamela Baschab to preside over the case. Hughes was being tried before specially-appointed Lee County Circuit Judge Pamela Baschab. Adam said he no longer considers Robert a father figure, and that his mother's death has affected other relationships in his life. Columbus police on scene of bank robbery at Wells Fargo on Milgen Rd. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. An Opelika man has been arrested in connection to a shooting incident that allegedly occurred Monday morning at Piggly Wiggly located at 1515 . Responding officers said they confirmed that forced entry had been made into the business. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. A former prosecutor in Alabama was sentenced Tuesday to at least 10 months in prison for violating the state's ethics laws. His guilty plea came on the second day of testimony. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. A man found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his wife is scheduled to be sentenced for the crime in May. His defense requested he serve a non . After pleading guilty, Hughes asked specially appointed Lee County Circuit Judge Pamela Baschab to spare him prison time, claiming that a community corrections program would allow him to continue to provide for his family and pay restitution to the state in his case. Over six days of trial, the court heard from various witnesses, including firefighters, police officers, neighbours, a DNA expert and a pathologist. Ex-DA Brandon Hughes' sentencing is postponed. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. On Aug. 25, several people confronted a man at a park in the 3100 block of Baltimore Avenue, near East 30th . Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. In total, the judge sentenced Hughes to three years, split to serve ten months. 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. It will be rescheduled for a later date that has not yet been set. Prior to serving on the appellate court, she was a circuit judge in Colbert County, hence the location for Hughess sentencing. Lee County has a new district attorney after Brandon Hughes conviction. A statement from the couple's other child, Ashley, was also read in court. Family members and supporterswearing puzzle piece-shaped pins saying "Betty" could be heard sobbing as Adam spoke to the court. Hughes was convicted in November of first-degree murder in the slayings of Jackson, 32; Yvonne Coleman, 15; and Verna Williams, 36. You have permission to edit this article. Betty's final words, he said, were "The kids think of the kids.". This website is provided as an informational service only and does not constitute, and should not be relied upon as, an official record of CDCR. Hughes will be sentenced at a later date. "I am still trying to make sense of what happened.". He said Betty was a great person who will be missed, while maintaining his version of events as presented at the trial. Brandon Hughes turned himself in Thursday to start his 10-month sentence at the Lee County Detention Center. She said she is still seeking a therapist who can help her cope. You have permission to edit this article. But Baschab rejected the request, ordering the former prosecutor to report to the Lee County Detention Facility within 48 hours. A split sentence is hard time and isnt subject to parole. Hughes originally pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him, but after the second day of trial pleaded guilty to first-degree perjury and one count of using his public office for personal gain and agreed to a three-year sentence for both counts. 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. by Cary at 5:28 PM on Sun, Feb 22, 2009: Please pray for my young brother, Michael (22). 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. In December of 2019, Hughes announced his office was seeking the death penalty in this case. 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. Police identified the third suspect as Joshua Williams III, who remained silent as police escorted him away from MPD Headquarters on his way to Metro Jail. Brandon Hughes, aged 24, of The Croft, Westhoughton, pleaded guilty to committing the offence. 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. The Alabama Supreme Court appointed retired Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Pamela Baschab to preside over the case. Pathologist Dennis Rhee testified Betty had more than a dozen injuries when she died, but the ultimate cause of death was blood loss from an 11.7-centimetre wound that extended from her eyebrow across her temple and into her ear. Criminal court records & sentencing information on Brandon Hughes at Mold Crown Court. If you believe any information in this site is in error, please contact the CDCR Identification Unit at (916) 445-6713. Hey there, time traveller! Ventiere will serve as the countys acting district attorney until Governor Kay Ivey makes an appointment to fill the position, with the next election for the position to take place in 2022, with primaries to be held in May and the general election to be held in November. OPELIKA, Ala. 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Retired Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Pamela Baschab sentenced former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes for the ethics violation and committing perjury while in office. In total, the judge sentenced Hughes to three years, split to serve ten months. by Blanchards mother, Angela Harris, attended Tuesdays sentencing as a character witness for Hughes. 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. Hughes was indicted on all seven charges by a Special Lee County Grand Jury on Nov. 6, 2020. LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes officially has a sentencing court date set. Lee County District Attorney BrandonHughes. 2 Florida, Just incredible: Pearl celebrates success of his former players, Auburn gymnastics moves to No. SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR 1.4 1.4 W 2 2 L 3 3 ERA 3.12 3.12 TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WBRC) - The man elected to uphold the law in Lee County will now serve ten months in the Lee County Jail. A split sentence is hard time and isnt subject to parole. He wasfound guilty of second-degree murder by a jury last December. 5 Auburn shines in spots at No. In June, Hughes pleaded guilty to first-degree perjury and using his public office for personal gain. Simmonds said Robert is dealing with back problems and issues with blood clots, and has been seeking medical attention while in prison. 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. TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WBRC) - The man elected to uphold the law in Lee County will now serve ten months in the Lee County Jail. "I've also struggledto maintain relationships with my mother's large and loving family," he said. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. After the trial, defence lawyer Saul Simmonds said Hughes was feeling broken and the nearly two weeks of trial in the Brandon Court of Queens Bench was difficult for him to get through. Betty Hughes, 63, was killed in October 2019 before the home in Brandon's Green Acres neighbourhood she shared with her husband, Robert Hughes, blew up. He was sentenced Tuesday to 27 years with 25 spent in prison. In December of 2019, Hughes announced his office was seeking the death penalty in this case. 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. Hughes, who on June 24 agreed to a three-year sentence for two felony counts, including first-degree perjury and using his public office for personal gain, was expected to spend at least 10 months in jail according to his plea agreement, but on Sept. 8 he submitted a motion to avoid jail time in favor of a community corrections program along with two years of unsupervised probation. The inmate's current location is in Plainfield, Indiana, and you can visit . Brandon woman remembered for compassion, kindness and love of baking at husband's sentencing hearing | CBC News Loaded. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Construction of the provisions of this disclaimer and resolution of any disputes related to this website on the information contained herein are governed by the laws of the State of California and shall be filed in Sacramento County. 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. He has a court date for sentencing on March 19. 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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Hes also required to pay back the Lee County District Attorneys Fund $14,000 in legal fees related to the use of public office for personal gain charge. The case was prosecuted by the Alabama Attorney Generals Special Prosecutions Division lead by Clark Morris, which specializes in ethics violations and public corruption. 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 alleged there was a prolonged struggle with his wife in the kitchen of their house, which he said was like World War III. At the time, the two were in a strained relationship. 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. He will also be required to pay back the $14,000 in public funds he used for legal fees to settle a sexual discrimination lawsuit, and he will also be required to pay restitution to a Chambers County business related to his conspiracy to commit theft charge which was dismissed, according to the state. Hughes is requesting to serve in a community corrections program that allows him to remain at home instead of serving 10-months in jail. A man convicted of attempted murder for opening fire on a rival gang member on the USC campus sobbed in court Friday as he was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. Additionally, Hughes will be required to pay back the Lee County District Attorneys Fund $14,000 in legal fees related to the use of his public office for personal gain and to pay restitution to a Chambers County business related to a dismissed charge. The defenceis seeking a period of 10 years before parole eligibility. Source by: Stringr, No person is above the law, Matson said. Sentencing Date. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Hughes was also ordered to pay $1,350 in restitution to Highway 50 Towing in Lannett in relation to a dismissed charge that alleged Hughes stole a pickup truck by using a Lee County warrant to seize the vehicle. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Opelika police identify, charge theft suspects after month investigation, WATCH: Funeral services underway for UGA staffer Chandler LeCroy, Columbus police searches to ID suspect from McDonalds theft, Columbus Police Department searching for hit and run suspect, Harris County community anticipates free health fair in Hamilton, Harris Co. School District, Mercer Medicine set to launch new telehealth program, Swim instructor arrested in 4-year-old Izzy Scott drowning, $14,000 from his offices official budget. You can cancel at any time. A MAN has been fined 66 by magistrates after he was caught working as a scrap metal dealer at. All rights reserved. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is committed to continually improving the Public Inmate Locator System web experience to locate inmates. Judge Pamela Baschab set a hearing on Oct. 5 for former Lee County. "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. 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. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. A third conspirator . 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. In total, the judge sentenced Hughes to three years, split to serve ten months. A man found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his wife is scheduled to be sentenced for the crime in May. The sentencing came after Hughes, who originally pleaded not guilty to seven felony charges which include five counts of using a position for personal gain, one count of conspiracy to commit theft and one count of first-degree perjury, changed his plea after only two days of trial. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. Neither CDCR, nor the State of California, nor any elected officials, officers or agents, nor employees shall be held responsible for any errors or omissions in this website, or produced by secondary dissemination of this information. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. This article was published 19/01/2022 (364 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. Information about some inmates is not included in this website. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. TUSCUMBIA, Ala. . Hes now obligated to repay those misused funds. Unauthorized attempts to change the information in this website are strictly prohibited and may be subject to criminal prosecution and/or civil liability. 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