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reflection

(6,286 posts)
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 04:55 PM Jul 2013

State Rep. Brian Aldridge, parents indicted in Lee County on embezzlement charges

Source: Associated Press

JACKSON, Mississippi -- A Lee County grand jury has indicted state Rep. Brian Aldridge of Tupelo and his parents on embezzlement charges.

The 36-year-old lawmaker is founder and executive director of a charity called Touched By An Angel Ministries, which has operated a camp near Tupelo for disabled children and adults. If convicted, he would have to resign the Mississippi House seat he has held since January 2004. The Republican represents District 17, which is entirely in Lee County.

Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson said the Mississippi attorney general's office issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the lawmaker and his parents, Louis and Janice Aldridge.

Johnson told The Associated Press that he had been in contact with Brian Aldridge, who was on an out-of-town trip and was more than 10 hours away from Tupelo on Tuesday.

Read more: http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2013/07/state_rep_brian_aldridge_paren.html



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State Rep. Brian Aldridge, parents indicted in Lee County on embezzlement charges (Original Post) reflection Jul 2013 OP
Background ceonupe Jul 2013 #1
I'm afraid not, reflection Jul 2013 #2
It is great to know that they still go after bad guys even in Mississippi Jessy169 Jul 2013 #3
And he was really tackling the important issues before then (bills he sponsored). reflection Jul 2013 #6
And he's "more than 10 hours away from Tupelo"! louis-t Jul 2013 #4
Wow, great moral values and ethics. Stealing from disabled... idwiyo Jul 2013 #5
Republican! Sanity Claws Jul 2013 #7
The family that preys together, stays together. tanyev Jul 2013 #8
 

ceonupe

(597 posts)
1. Background
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 05:12 PM
Jul 2013

Can you provide some background on this guy from a local prospective or any details on him outside of this issue. I wonder if he was one of those do as I say not as I do in increasing oversight and audits for assistance programs because of fraud.

reflection

(6,286 posts)
2. I'm afraid not,
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 05:14 PM
Jul 2013

absent anything that can be Googled. This story was linked in my local paper, and since it involves Republicans behaving badly, I thought I'd post it. I've never heard of the guy before today. Sorry, I wish I was more help.

Jessy169

(602 posts)
3. It is great to know that they still go after bad guys even in Mississippi
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 05:15 PM
Jul 2013

Of all the backwater places stinking to high heaven of right-wing politics, at least they have enough morality left in the tank to go after a bad guy, even if it is one of their own. That gives me hope for the world.

http://openstates.org/ms/legislators/MSL000057/brian-aldridge/

reflection

(6,286 posts)
6. And he was really tackling the important issues before then (bills he sponsored).
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 05:28 PM
Jul 2013

Title/
Introduced

Recent Action
HR 20 (2013 Second Extraordinary Session)

Director Randy Hendrix; Mississippi Department of Mental Health mourn the loss of.
Jun 28, 2013 Jul 1, 2013 Enrolled Bill Signed
HR 21 (2013 Second Extraordinary Session)

Representative Kelvin O. Buck; commend for legislative service and congratulate upon being elected Mayor of Holly Springs.
Jun 28, 2013 Jul 1, 2013 Enrolled Bill Signed
HR 22 (2013 Second Extraordinary Session)

Representative Billy Broomfield; commend legislative service and congratulate upon his retirement.
Jun 28, 2013 Jul 1, 2013 Enrolled Bill Signed
HR 3 (2013 Second Extraordinary Session)

Mrs. Julia Maxine Yarber Russell; commend life and legacy upon her passing.
Jun 27, 2013 Jun 28, 2013 Enrolled Bill Signed
HC 2 (2013 Second Extraordinary Session)

MS Veterans; honor and commend valiant service provided to protect the freedoms and ensure the independence of the United States.
Jun 27, 2013 Jun 28, 2013 Enrolled Bill Signed
HC 6 (2013 Second Extraordinary Session)

International Musicians Day; recognize in Mississippi.
Jun 28, 2013 Jun 28, 2013 Enrolled Bill Signed
HR 13 (2013 Second Extraordinary Session)

MS State Bulldogs Baseball Team; congratulate for phenomenal season and amazing college world series appearance.
Jun 28, 2013 Jun 28, 2013 Enrolled Bill Signed
HC 118 (2013 Regular Session)

Representative Jessica Upshaw; commend life, legacy and public service upon her passing.
Apr 1, 2013 Apr 16, 2013 Enrolled Bill Signed
HC 125 (2013 Regular Session)

Representative George Flaggs, Jr.; commend legislative legacy and service upon his retirement from the Legislature.
Apr 2, 2013 Apr 15, 2013 Enrolled Bill Signed
HR 155 (2013 Regular Session)

Claude Hartley; commend for his exceptional service in the field of public education.
Apr 1, 2013 Apr 10, 2013 Enrolled Bill Signed

and many more...

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