The Trial of Larry Langford

January 20, 2010

Larry Langford denied a new trial

A federal judge has denied former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford’s request for a new trial.

December 11, 2009

Feb. 26 sentencing set for former Birmingham mayor Langford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge has set a Feb. 26 sentencing hearing for former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford.

November 05, 2009

Judge sets filing deadline for Langford’s retrial request

Judge Scott Coogler has given prosecutors 11 days for respond to Larry Langford’s request for a new trial.

November 04, 2009

Larry Langford wants a new trial, change of venue

Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has requested a new trial along with change of venue.

Lawyer says Larry Langford rejected plea deal

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A defense lawyer says former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford rejected a plea bargain in his federal trial on bribery charges because he maintained that he had not broken the law.

November 03, 2009

Poll: Candidates and personal finances

In the wake of former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford’s federal corruption trial, NBC13.com wants to know: Do you think all candidates should have to submit their personal finances to be considered for elected office?

November 02, 2009

Offer: Call Obama, get a Langford key chain

Frank Matthews, an aide to former mayor Larry Langford, announced a drive Monday to ask President Obama and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to free Langford.

Rant could mean jail time for Langford

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford could face a tougher sentence because of statements he made after his federal bribery conviction and removal from office last week.

Court records outline Larry Langford’s debt

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Court filings unsealed over the weekend show Larry Langford’s outstanding debt and help explain why he argued he could not afford his defense attorneys.

October 29, 2009

Interim Birmingham mayor Carole Smitherman promises transparency

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Birmingham’s interim mayor is promising transparency in government as the city moves forward following the bribery conviction and ouster of former mayor Larry Langford.

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