Theft

State Wants 3 Years in Jail for Ousted Alabama Sheriff

ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — Alabama prosecutors say a longtime sheriff removed from office after being convicted of theft and ethics violations should spend three years in jail. The state attorney general’s office says Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely also should be required to pay $14,000 in fines and restitution. They also say he should serve two years on probation…

Longtime Alabama Sheriff Testifies in Theft, Ethics Trial

ATHENS, Ala. (AP) – A longtime Alabama sheriff on trial on theft and ethics charges has taken the stand to deny charges that could result in his removal from office after nearly four decades. Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely testified Thursday about a series of transactions and checks. Prosecutors say they’re evidence of wrongdoing but the defense contends they show…