Government

Jury Says ‘Guilty’ in Trial of Two Men Accused in Bribery of a Legislator

Assistant U.S. Attorney George Martin speaks to reporters after jurors found attorney Joel Gilbert and Drummond Company executive David Roberson guilty on all counts in their public-corruption trial. (Source: Robert Carter)

Balch & Bingham attorney Joel Gilbert and Drummond Vice President David Lynn Roberson were found guilty this afternoon on all counts in a trial over allegations former Rep. Oliver Robinson was bribed to oppose the expansion of an EPA clean-up site in north Birmingham.

Both men had been charged with conspiracy, bribery, money laundering and three counts of wire fraud. A third defendant was dismissed from the case earlier this week. Robinson has pleaded guilty and agreed to work with prosecutors. His sentencing date had been set or next month but earlier today was extended until September.

This story will be updated as events develop.