Larry Langford trial, Day 7: Prosecution rests, defense rests
By Wade Kwon
Ongoing coverage of Birmingham mayor Larry Langford on trial in Tuscaloosa for bribery.
Highlights: The prosecution wrapped its case with testimony from Joe Elliot, an auditor with the Internal Revenue Service. From 2003 to 2005, Langford had about $226,000 in unreported taxable income, including cash, clothes and jewelry, Elliot said. That led to almost $77,000 in taxes owed by Langford to the government.
The defense called six witnesses, including one character witness, before resting today. Langford did not take the stand.
FBI agent Tom Mayhall said testified that Bill Blount said during his interview that Langford never asked Blount to buy him anything. Cross examination of Mayhall revealed that Blount said that Langford said he wanted a tailored suit for Oxxford Clothes.
Quote of the day: “It’s in God’s hands now.” — Larry Langford
Homework: “Did Larry Langford bet Birmingham’s future on Wall Street scheme?” from the Christian Science Monitor
Alabama’s unique Constitution, which leaves county government basically unregulated, has created a system “that’s structurally designed for corruption,” says Mr. Adams. But the Langford case may indicate that wherever the new bond financing deals involve collusion and corruption, the results can be dire.
Next: Closing arguments on Wednesday morning.
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