They arrested a casino operator this morning fuking 30 cars out here people stoping doughnu crumbs in my drive and shit.
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Guy in jail on bribery charges .Comment -
Bob Riley just cleared his path didn't he?Comment -
Milton Mcgregors body guards almost had a shootout with the fukers .I thought they were their for me lol.Comment -
taylor who are we on tonite?...got a lean on under.Comment -
are they considering you in the case or what?..i would splitComment -
yes, run for your life because if they take your neighbor out he is going to rat your ass out too...big big trouble headed your way...take it easy and slow and don't say a word....Comment -
Over a thousand now unemployed because of Victoryland being reduced to 'just a dog track' again.
SHORTER, AL (WTVM) - Early Monday morning, Victoryland Owner Milton McGregor was one of 11 people arrested, the other 10 being Senators, Lobbyists, and Ronnie Gilley, Country Crossing casino developer.
They are being charged with buying votes for pro-gaming legislation. Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer says the accused created a corrupt network of powerful people to manipulate the democratic process for personal gain.
Breuer said in a press conference on the issue early Monday, "The alleged criminal scheme was astonishing in scope. As alleged in the indictment, the defendants' corrupt conduct infiltrated every layer of the legislative process in the state of Alabama."
Mickey Johnson, A Victoryland fan, says there are bigger things to worry about. "There's so many other issues, other than casino, unemployment rate being as high as it is and too much emphasis is really being put on this at what point do we start worrying about the people."
Octavious Ensley, a former Victoryland employee, says Macon County can't stand without Victoryland because they have the ability to employee so many people. "It's sad to see Mr. McGregor get arrested like that but I hope everything gets back right and it can start back up because a lot of folks lost a lot of jobs around here and can't do nothing else but go somewhere else and try to find jobs."
But the Assistant A.G. says the crimes and cover-up are unfair to Alabama voters.
"The defendants are alleged to have gone to great lengths to try to keep their criminal conduct from coming to light, including repeatedly calling each other on what they perceived to be safe phones" , said Breuer.
A Macon County judge who had issued a restraining order against the Task Force on Illegal Gambling, prohibiting the Task Force from raiding VictoryLand, removed the restraining order on Wednesday. The state Supreme Court had refused to change their earlier decision, leaving Circuit Court Judge Tom Young with no choice.
The judge had issued the restraining order at the request of VictoryLand attorneys. The gaming facility employed thousands of Alabama residents who have been looking for jobs since the establishment has been closed down by its owner. The debate has been ongoing as to whether VictoryLand has been breaking Alabama law.
Governor Robert Riley had started the Task Force in an attempt to rid Alabama of all gambling. The establishments that offered electronic bingo machines claim they are in compliance with state law. The Supreme Court has several times ruled in Riley's favor on the issue, but never gave a blanket ruling on the legality of the electronic bingo machines.
VictoryLand was one of the largest employers in Macon County before owners closed the doors in fear of being raided by the Task Force. Now that the restraining order was lifted, Task Force Chief John Tyson Jr. will go back to work. Tyson Jr. says the Task Force will continue to enforce gaming laws in the state, but did not say when a possible raid would come.
"The extend to which Governor Riley and his Task Force have gone to shut down VictoryLand and other entertainment venues has been nothing short of shocking," said a disgruntled Barry Bravel. "I have friends that have lost jobs and can't pay their rent, and for what, a personal vendetta?"
Not all Alabama residents feel the same as Bravel. There are those who believe, like Governor Riley, that the gambling taking place at locations such as VictoryLand and Country Crossings, is illegal. These residents have supported the efforts of Riley and the Task Force.
Overall approval numbers, however, show that the majority of Alabamians are unhappy with the job Riley has done. The upcoming election to replace the governor is showing how important the issue is to residents in the state.
Gubernatorial candidate Ron Sparks has made it a point to express his pro-gambling stance. If Sparks wins in November, the residents will have sent a clear message to the state legislature about the bingo machines.
In the meantime, the governor and the Task Force chalked up another victory on Wednesday when Judge Young lifted the restraining order. Although Tyson Jr. gave no time frame, it has become evident that any moves the Task Force wishes to make should come before the November election.Comment -
Victoryland had a nice little venue to watch the races and football games also..... now it is shut down as well. Now you can only bet the dogs and simulcast horses.Comment -
Wow, my neighbors are watering their flowers right now. Eating donuts mind you, but just watering flowers.Comment -
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