Birmingham’s Biggest Crooks: Al LaPierre
By Wade KwonIn 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.
Al LaPierre
Positions held: executive director of the Alabama Democratic Party; lobbyist for the City of Fairfield and Jefferson County Racing Association; consultant to Montgomery-based Blount Parrish and Company for Jefferson County bond swap deals.
Wanted for: conspiracy and filing a false tax return, indicted with Bill Blount and Langford
Date of conviction: July 30
Sentence: To be sentenced Nov. 19. Maximum is 8 years in prison, but prosecution is expected to recommend 4 years, as part of LaPierre’s plea agreement and testimony in Langford’s trial. He also forfeits $371,932 plus taxes owed from 2003 to 2006.
Criminally fun fact: LaPierre promoted VisionLand (now Alabama Adventure) to state legislators on Langford’s behalf in 1996. His political action committees were among the biggest contributors to Langford’s 2002 campaign for the Jefferson County commission.
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Additional reading:
- Bhamwiki: SEC investigation into Jefferson County bond swaps
- Crime Watch
- Meet more of Birmingham’s Biggest Crooks | RSS feed
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 2:13 pm
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