A judge has scheduled sentencing for a former Alabama prosecutor who pleaded guilty to felony charges earlier this year. Responding officers said they confirmed that forced entry had been made into the business. All rights reserved. His guilty plea came on the second day of testimony. Brandon Hughes Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Brandon Hughes Position: Pitcher Bats: Both Throws: Left 6-2 , 215lb (188cm, 97kg) Team: Chicago Cubs (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 47 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced to 10 months in state prison after pleading guilty in June to two ethics violations, Alabama Attorney General Steve. But Baschab rejected the request, ordering the former prosecutor to report to the Lee County Detention Facility within 48 hours. Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes (Lee County Detention Center), Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced to 10 months in state prison after pleading guilty in June to two ethics violations, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshalls office announced Tuesday. 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. Share your story ideas, tips and feedback: riley.laychuk@cbc.ca. Responding officers said they confirmed that forced entry had been made into the business. Both Carr and McNeely had pleaded guilty on December 28, 2021. During Hughes's trial,Crown and defence lawyers gave very different versions about what happened in the Hughes home the night of the explosion. 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. "My children are very young. On Aug. 25, several people confronted a man at a park in the 3100 block of Baltimore Avenue, near East 30th . Blanchards mother, Angela Harris, attended Tuesdays sentencing as a character witness for Hughes. 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. See the criminal sentencing guidelines in action on this unique criminal sentence database - crime and criminal sentences with statute and common law - updated daily and linking through to the legal teams involved in the criminal court case. In pleading guilty in late June, Hughes admitted to lying for providing false testimony under oath to the special grand jury and pleaded guilty to hiring his children to work in his office. A second-degree murder conviction carries an automatic life sentence. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. His defense requested he serve a non-custodial sentence in a community corrections program, which was denied. We want to commend the career prosecutors and staff of the Lee County DAs office for their commitment to justice and maintaining that office in a professional manner over this very difficult year.. Hughes will be sentenced at a later date . Tuesday's sentencing was postponed due to a medical emergency . Hughes will appear in court on November 9 at 1:30 p.m. CST at the Colbert County Courthouse. Hughes was pulled from the rubble with a rope around his neck, and with a utility knife in his hand, court was told. In September, Hughes filed a motion requesting to avoid jail time and serve his time in a community corrections program. Farnworth, was sentenced to a 7pm to 7am curfew for eight weeks. Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committed. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. 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. 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. TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WBRC) - The man elected to uphold the law in Lee County will now serve ten months in the Lee County Jail. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. "I've also struggledto maintain relationships with my mother's large and loving family," he said. The court is now determining how long Robert Hughes should serve before he is eligible for parole. Prior to serving on the appellate court, she was a circuit judge in Colbert County, hence the location for Hughess sentencing. 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. Lumber prices are increasing daily and it's impacting the prices of new homes. Vanderhooftsaid during the trial that after Hughes killed his wife, hetried to take his own life. 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. Alaska State Troopers identify polar bear mauling victims as a young mother and her 1-year-old son. Prior to serving on the appellate court, she was a circuit judge in Colbert County, hence the location for Hughess sentencing. CDCR makes no representation, express or implied, that the information on this site is complete, timely or accurate. 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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. Hughes abruptly entered a plea agreement in this case on the second day of his trial in June 2021. He wasfound guilty of second-degree murder by a jury last December. The capital murder trial of Grady Wayne Wilkes, who is accused of murdering Auburn Police Officer William Buechner, will begin on Feb. 6. 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. 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. Suspended Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes stands in a Lee County courtroom during his trial on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Opelika. In December, Robert Hughes, 65, was found guilty by a jury of 12 people of. Judge Pamela Baschab set a hearing on Oct. 5 for former Lee County. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Suspended Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes stands in a Lee County courtroom during his trial on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Opelika. 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. His defense requested he serve a non-custodial sentence in a community corrections program, which was denied. Michael Brandon Hughes. Sentencing Date. Misuse of the information in this website may subject the user to criminal prosecution and/or civil liability. The defense said those actions werent illegal and didnt hurt Hughess job performance. Hughes was being tried before specially-appointed Lee County Circuit Judge Pamela Baschab. OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) - The trial of former Lee County Attorney Brandon Hughes comes to an abrubt halt, even before the jury heard all the testimony. Family members and supporterswearing puzzle piece-shaped pins saying "Betty" could be heard sobbing as Adam spoke to the court. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. You have permission to edit this article. He has a court date for sentencing on March 19. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. A split sentence is hard time and isnt subject to parole. Adam said he no longer considers Robert a father figure, and that his mother's death has affected other relationships in his life. Former Lee Co. DA sentenced to jail for violating ethics law while in office. He said it was his wife who started what he described during the trial as "World War Three" in their kitchen. Brandon Hughes, aged 24, of The Croft, Westhoughton, pleaded guilty to committing the offence. As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The case was prosecuted by the Alabama Attorney Generals Special Prosecutions Division lead by Clark Morris, which specializes in ethics violations and public corruption. 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. Former Lee Co. DA sentenced to jail for violating ethics law while in office, Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley report to prison, Gov. Extreme care must be taken in the use of the information in this website. 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. Hughes was on trial for five ethics violations, perjury and conspiracy to commit theft. 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Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. 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. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides this Inmate Locator as a public service to promote public safety and welfare while giving access to selected offender information. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). You can cancel at any time. Information about some inmates is not included in this website. 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. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. 2 Florida, Kanye West secretly gets married, Lisa Marie Presley dies and leaves grief-stricken Instagram post, and more celeb news, Top-five showdown: No. . 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. 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. Help me with the promise I made to my kids in the hospital," he said, adding he hopes his kids believe his version of events. 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. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! 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 abruptly entered a plea agreement in this case on the second day of his trial in June 2021. Police investigating the quadruple murder of four University of Idaho students discovered a pillow covered in 'blood' and gloves in suspected killer Bryan Kohberger's apartment.. His defense requested he serve a non-custodial sentence in a community corrections program, which was denied. He was previously based at CBC's bureau in Brandon for six years, covering stories focused on rural Manitoba. Hughess convictions stem from giving false information to a Lee County Grand Jury and using $14,000 from his offices official budget to litigate a settlement in a sex discrimination claim filed against him by a female prosecutor who was a former employee. Brandon Police Service Const. There was a problem saving your notification. In December of 2019, Hughes announced his office was seeking the death penalty in this case. 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 Richard White, an attorney for Hughes. Blanchards mother, Angela Harris, attended Tuesdays sentencing as a character witness for Hughes. 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. Both the Crown and defence agreed that the explosion was caused by the Hughes's actions. 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. The defense said those actions werent illegal and didnt hurt Hughess job performance. When they arrived, the walls of the house were blown out and Manitoba Hydro had to turn off the natural gas line. In no event shall CDCR, the State of California, or any elected officials, officers, agents or employees be liable for any damages, of any nature whatsoever, including those arising out of the use of, or the inability to use, this service or reliance on information provided in this website. April 19, 2014 12 AM PT. "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. Detail Information about inmate Brandon Hughes - Public Records. Hughes pleaded guilty to first-degree perjury and using his public office for personal gain Thursday. This article was published 19/01/2022 (364 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. They will grow up without both grandparents.". SUMMARY 2022 Career WAR 1.4 1.4 W 2 2 L 3 3 ERA 3.12 3.12 In total, the judge sentenced Hughes to three years, split to serve ten months. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). In total, the judge sentenced Hughes to three years, split to serve ten months. Brandon Hughes gets probation, no prison, in rape of 15-year-old girl By Stephen Lee stephen.lee@capjournal.com May 24, 2017 Updated Sep 24, 2019 6 Brandon Hughes escaped any time behind bars. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Hes now obligated to repay those misused funds. The State of Alabama opposes this motion. Along with the 10-month jail sentence and 2 years of probation, Hughes is ordered to pay $14,000 in restitution to the Lee County District Attorneys Office in order to repay the money he spent in public funds to pay for a sexual descrimination civil suit against him in 2018 as well as $1,350 to Highway 50 Towing, a business in Chambers County related to Hughes now-dismissed charge of conspiracy to commit theft. "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. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WBRC) - The man elected to uphold the law in Lee County will now serve ten months in the Lee County Jail. 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 cited his long career as a prosecutor and his desire to serve the public in asking the judge to let him serve time in a community corrections program, which would allow him to stay at his home at night, but the judge refused after prosecutors objected. m PST so we may assist you. An Opelika man has been arrested in connection to a shooting incident that allegedly occurred Monday morning at Piggly Wiggly located at 1515 . "I screwed up," he said, recounting the same words he said to his son shortly after Betty's death, when he promised his children would get the truth. Hughes, 47, turned himself in to the Lee County Sheriffs Office on Nov. 8, 2020, on multiple felony charges, which included five counts of using a position for personal gain, one count of conspiracy to commit theft and one count of first-degree perjury. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes has pleaded guilty to two felony counts, according to the Alabama Attorney General's Office. Hughess convictions stem from giving false information to a Lee County Grand Jury and using $14,000 from his offices official budget to litigate a settlement in a sex discrimination claim filed against him by a female prosecutor who was a former employee. 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. A month later, a jury ordered that he be sentenced to death. The CSC put out a release Wednesday afternoon naming the deceased inmate as Robert Hughes, who "had been serving an indeterminate sentence for second-degree murder since June 6, 2022," His defense requested he serve a non-custodial sentence in a community corrections program, which was denied. "My wish is that someone in this case would listen to her dying words. Another figure in Sandler's story was former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes. Overcast Wednesday Afternoon; Strong Storms Tomorrow Morning, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms, working from home, Man Charged with Murder in Narrow Lane Road Shooting, Pay It Forward: Eddie Brooks, Jr. of Uniontown. Brandon Hughes violated the public trust and therefore deserved to serve his sentence in jail, said Chief Deputy Attorney General Clay Crenshaw in a statement. The explosion on Oct. 22, 2019, left the Hughes's Brandon house in ruins. A Lee County Sheriffs Deputy is said to be recovering from exposure to a hazardous substance that investigators said could have been Fentanyl. 5 Auburn shines in spots at No. The Alabama Supreme Court appointed retired Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Pamela Baschab to preside over the case. 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 person gain, WTVM-TV reported. The capital murder trial of Grady Wayne Wilkes, who is accused of murdering Auburn Police Officer William Buechner, will begin on Feb. 6. 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. His defense requested he serve a non . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. CDCR, the State of California, and any elected officials, officers, agents, or employees are not liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information contained in this website. A third conspirator . 5 Auburn gymnastics takes on No. | In . "Ihave struggled to receive that support. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Source by: Stringr, No person is above the law, Matson said. He was sentenced Tuesday to 27 years with 25 spent in prison. If Hughes violates the terms of his sentence he will be required to serve 3 years. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said Brandon Hughes was convicted in a two-day trial in March with attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. Mistaken identification may occur when relying solely upon name, age, CDCR number, admitted date and/or current location to identify individuals. Inmate spouses talk concerns at Gatesville prison units LEE COUNTY, Ala. ( WRBL) - Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes and his attorneys are trying to keep him from serving his ten-month prison sentence behind bars. All rights reserved (About Us). You have permission to edit this article. Hughes, 47, was accused of lying to a grand jury and using $14,000 dollars from an office account to litigate a settlement involving a sex discrimination claim filed against him by a former prosecutor in his office. I have read the disclaimer and agree to all of these terms and conditions. An Opelika man has been arrested in connection to a shooting incident that allegedly occurred Monday morning at Piggly Wiggly located at 1515 . 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. "I have spent thousands of dollars and countless hours trying to navigate my post-mom world," said the tall, slender man, speaking through tears. 2 Florida, Just incredible: Pearl celebrates success of his former players, Auburn gymnastics moves to No. All rights reserved. Jessica Ventiere, who was serving as district attorney pro tem after Hughes arrest, was appointed Lee County district attorney by Gov. 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. While Hughes previously had been suspended from office as a result of his indictment, the courts acceptance of his plea of guilty caused his removal from office as a matter of law. 2 Florida, Just incredible: Pearl celebrates success of his former players, Auburn gymnastics moves to No. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Auburn Buc-ee's opening set for April 2023, Lee County Sheriffs Deputy recovers from exposure to hazardous substance, investigation ongoing, Edward Seibold, man convicted of brutal 1967 Auburn murders, denied parole again, Former Auburn baseball star Sonny DiChiara sounds off on AHSAA ruling against high school coach, Family of Dylan Pegues to hold 5K in honor of late son: We wouldnt feel right doing anything else., Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization, New Lee County NAACP president begins two-year term and is ready to listen to community needs, An experienced haul: Dissecting Auburns transfer portal success, LEE: Men In Black, Auburn basketball, and when the world is ending, except it isnt, Niffer's Place holding contest to add menu item named for Cadillac Williams, Wong steals show but No. During the trial that after Hughes killed his wife is scheduled to recovering... 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