Birmingham’s Biggest Crooks: Gary White
In August, we’re celebrating Birmingham’s Biggest Crooks, whether they be liars, thieves, extortionists, swindlers or thugs. Running daily until Birmingham mayor Larry Langford’s Aug. 31 federal trial. Thanks to Bhamwiki for helping with this project.
Gary White
Positions held: Jefferson County commissioner. Also became Golden Rule Bar-B-Q manager.
Wanted for: bribery and conspiracy related to the $3 billion sewer debacle
Date of conviction: Jan. 10, 2008
Sentence: He faces up to 85 years in prison and $2.25 million in fines, but was awarded a new trial prior to sentencing.
Criminally fun fact: He took up to $4,000 in bribes in hundred-dollar bills.
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Additional reading:
- Bhamwiki: Gary White
- Crime Watch
- Meet more of Birmingham’s Biggest Crooks | RSS feed
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Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10:49 pm
I can’t wait to collect them all!
Sunday, August 2, 2009, 10:28 pm
Your holding cell ain’t big enough!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 4:45 pm
But he could make a mean chopped pork sammich.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 9:31 pm
Guess he can serve his fellow inmates in the chow line.