VictoryLand Trial Wraps After Four Days
The VictoryLand trial wrapped up today after four days of testimony.Â
The case could decide what happens to the 1,600 machines and almost $200,000 seized in raid by the attorney general’s office last year.Â
The state wants to keep the cash and destroy the machines.
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Victoryland lawyers called up their last witnesses to testify about the amendment that they say let Macon County operate bingo.
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We heard from the state lawmakers who represented macon county in 2003 when the constitutional amendment passed.
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That included current Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford.Â
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It’s worth noting that Attorney General Luther Strange led the charge to raid the casino, but was not present for the trial at all.Â
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Victoryland owner Milton McGregor and his attorney are both confident the judge will rule in their favor.Â
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“I’m thankful to the court. We have received a very fair trial. I think both sides presented what they wanted to present. I’m convinced this has been about as one sided a trial as I’ve ever been in,” said McGregor.
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“I don’t see how the state can survive what happened these four days. This is a week a case as I’ve seen in close to 40 years practicing law,” said McGregor’s attorney Joe Espy.Â
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Both sides have four weeks to file the rest of their paperwork before the judge can rule.Â
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If the judge rules in favor of Victoryland, McGregor plans on reopening as soon as possible.Â
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The decision could still be appealed by either side, going eventually to the state supreme court.Â
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