Bobby Singleton
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Biography
Born in Greensboro, Alabama, Singleton received a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice from Alabama State University[2] and a J.D. from Miles Law School. He is a member of the Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro.[3] Singleton is the former chairman of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus[4] as well as Minority Whip of the Democratic caucus.[5]
Controversy
On July 1, 2010, Singleton was arrested for blocking the entrance to Greenetrack gambling hall in Eutaw, Alabama. He was blocking members of Alabama Governor Bob Riley's Task Force on Illegal Gambling from entering the facility; which was a violation of a state Supreme Court order to re-enter and re-secure the site. Fifteen others were arrested including Greenetrack's CEO.[6]
References
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External links
- Alabama State Legislature: Senator Bobby Singleton - official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Bobby D. Singleton (AL)Script error: No such module "Unsubst". profile
- Follow the Money - Bobby D. Singleton: 2006 2002 campaign contributions
- Political profile at Bama Politics
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