Ex-DA Brandon Hughes' sentencing is postponed. Under the plea agreement, Hughes has agreed to a three-year sentence for both counts, split to serve ten months in jail. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. All rights reserved. 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. Edward Seibold, the man found guilty of slaying three innocent girls in 1967, will remain behind bars for at least another five years. Riley Laychuk is a news anchor and reporter for CBC News in Winnipeg. His defense requested he serve a non-custodial sentence in a community corrections program, which was denied. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. Hughes testified he then wanted to take his own life, so he tampered with a gas line in the basement with the intention to breathe it in and die. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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. User agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CDCR and the State of California, as well as their elected officials, officers, agents, or employees from and against all claims, damages, and expenses, including the cost of any attorneys fees, arising out of the use of this site by user, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. If you need an inmate's conviction information, you may contact the court or jurisdiction. 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. If Hughes violates the terms of his sentence he will be required to serve 3 years. The Alabama Supreme Court appointed retired Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Pamela Baschab to preside over the case. Hughes is requesting to serve in a community corrections program that allows him to remain at home instead of serving 10-months in jail. The defenceis seeking a period of 10 years before parole eligibility. If you believe any information in this site is in error, please contact the CDCR Identification Unit at (916) 445-6713. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). 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. 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. Copyright 2021 WBRC. Hughes was automatically removed from office with the convictions, which came after his trial had started. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Brandon Hughes committed Misdemeanor / Felony under Federal Jurisdiction. Hughes will be sentenced at a later date. Columbus police on scene of bank robbery at Wells Fargo on Milgen Rd. 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. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. He was transported to the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre, where he was arrested by Brandon police on Oct. 25. 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. He wasfound guilty of second-degree murder by a jury last December. On Aug. 25, several people confronted a man at a park in the 3100 block of Baltimore Avenue, near East 30th . 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. "I have reluctantly come to accept that I will never be the person I once was. Information about some inmates is not included in this website. Retired Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Pamela Baschab sentenced former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes for the ethics violation and committing perjury while in office. According to Hughess sentencing order filed Monday, the former district attorney will spend 10 months in the Lee County Jail followed by two years of unsupervised probation. It may contain errors or omissions, and may not reflect the true name, age, CDCR number, current location, admitted date, or parole eligible date of any individual. 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. When they arrived, the walls of the house were blown out and Manitoba Hydro had to turn off the natural gas line. Hughes will appear in court on November 9 at 1:30 p.m. CST at the Colbert County Courthouse. Copyright 2021 WBRC. Blanchards mother, Angela Harris, attended Tuesdays sentencing as a character witness for Hughes. 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 was being tried before specially-appointed Lee County Circuit Judge Pamela Baschab. In December of 2019, Hughes announced his office was seeking the death penalty in this case. 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All rights reserved. ", "I died two-and-a-half years ago," he said, in a brief statement to the court. Another figure in Sandler's story was former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes. The inmate's current location is in Plainfield, Indiana, and you can visit . 7 with two road scores, Date set for capital murder trial of man accused of murdering Auburn police officer in 2019, District judge revokes bond of man charged in Bramblett deaths, Opelika police ask for help identifying to female suspects allegedly involved in theft from Best Buy, Auburn Police arrest two juveniles on burglary and theft charges, Opelika man arrested in connecting to shooting incident at Piggly Wiggly, In Vienna, balls are back with a bang after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, Why Floridas manatees are dying off at record pace, 45 dead, 20 still missing as Ukraine ends tower block search, Fed official says rate hikes are beginning to work. Eventually, the two ended up on the kitchen floor and Betty was dead. 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. A Lee County Sheriffs Deputy is said to be recovering from exposure to a hazardous substance that investigators said could have been Fentanyl. His defense requested he serve a. Hughes was on trial for five ethics violations, perjury and conspiracy to commit theft. All rights reserved (About Us). In addition to the potential prison time and fees, Hughes, who was suspended from his office after being charged, was removed from the district attorneys office upon the courts acceptance of his guilty plea, the attorney generals office said. The defense said those actions werent illegal and didnt hurt Hughess job performance. All rights reserved. In total, the judge sentenced Hughes to three years, split to serve ten months. 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. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. A Lee County Sheriffs Deputy is said to be recovering from exposure to a hazardous substance that investigators said could have been Fentanyl. 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. TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WBRC) - The man elected to uphold the law in Lee County will now serve ten months in the Lee County Jail. Hughes is free on bond awaiting sentencing. 5 Auburn gymnastics takes on No. Hughes' attorney agreed to the jail sentence back in. 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. Betty's final words, he said, were "The kids think of the kids.". Blanchards mother, Angela Harris, attended Tuesdays sentencing as a character witness for Hughes. 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 Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. Suspended Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes stands in a Lee County courtroom during his trial on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Opelika. 5 Auburn shines in spots at No. Hes now obligated to repay those misused funds. 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. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. 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. Firefighters then saw Hughes with a noose around his neck in the destroyed house, the court heard. "I am a different person than before my mom's death," said Adam, reading Ashley's written statement aloud to the court. A man found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his wife is scheduled to be sentenced for the crime in May. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the state's ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. 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. The Alabama Attorney Generals Office announced this afternoon that Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes pleaded guilty to two felonies: perjury in the first degree and the use of his public office for personal gain. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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The user shall assume all risk and responsibility, and neither the user nor any third parties acting on behalf of, or with the consent of the user, may rely upon any information contained in this website. 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. In June, Hughes pleaded guilty to first-degree perjury and using his public office for personal gain. They will grow up without both grandparents.". 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. Hughes to be sentenced for second-degree murder in May, Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies. A statement from the couple's other child, Ashley, was also read in court. 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. TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WBRC) - The man elected to uphold the law in Lee County will now serve ten months in the Lee County Jail. 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. At times, survival has meant pushing people away who just want to help. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes (Lee County Detention Center). Vanderhooftsaid during the trial that after Hughes killed his wife, hetried to take his own life. Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes was sentenced Tuesday for violating the states ethics laws and committing perjury while in office. Lee County District Attorney BrandonHughes. Hughes was pulled from the rubble with a rope around his neck, and with a utility knife in his hand, court was told. If you need an inmate's conviction information, you may contact the court or jurisdiction. If Hughes violates the terms of his sentence he will be required to serve 3 years. Alabama News Network Staff. 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. Responding officers said they confirmed that forced entry had been made into the business. 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. Opelika police identify, charge theft suspects after month investigation, WATCH: Funeral services underway for UGA staffer Chandler LeCroy, Columbus police searches to ID suspect from McDonalds theft, Columbus Police Department searching for hit and run suspect, Harris County community anticipates free health fair in Hamilton, Harris Co. School District, Mercer Medicine set to launch new telehealth program, Swim instructor arrested in 4-year-old Izzy Scott drowning, $14,000 from his offices official budget. The person was sentenced to serve prison time and is held captive in the IN DOC - Heritage Trail Correctional Facility (HTCF) - GEO. 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