Parkman Questions Tyson's Actions

Stephen Crews

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Posted by: Stephen Crews
Date: Feb 04 2010 2:58 PM

Attorney Jim Parkman held a press conference in Montgomery a short time ago to question the motives of Alabama Gambling Task Force Leader John Tyson and Governor Bob Riley.

Parkman stated that Tyson took $100,000 as a political donation/contribution for his 2006 campaign for Attorney General from Victoryland owner Milton McGregor. According to Parkman, Tyson told McGregor at the time that he believed that McGregor's operation was legal.

Parkman further stated that if he didn't believe what McGregor was doing then why did he accept the money.

In addition, Parkman said that he wanted to address two issues. He wants to present his evidence to a jury and see what they truly believe. He then challenged Tyson to meet him in ten to thirteen days at the Houston County Courthouse to try the case before Geneva/Dale Circuit Judge PB McLaughlin.

Parkman went on to say that someone needed to present the information surrounding gambling to someone in Los Angeles because it would make an excellent reality show.

Parkman has stated that he has filed paperwork to have an immediate hearing. "There is no reason to drag this thing out," said Parkman.

He has also indicated that there are 1500 employees out of work in Houston County and the county has set up a relief fund to help the workers who are currently out of place.

Other Key Comments by Parkman:

• Tyson denied having knowledge about the money from PAC;


• CC wants to put their cards on the table and get an expert to look at their machines;


• It's time to stop spending tax payers dollars;


• Asked that Tyson and Riley meet in front of the courthouse and let's go into the courtroom and let me examine your witnesses;


• Tyson was called two weeks ago by Parkman and he still has not received a call back;


• Parkman says that the Riley and Tyson don't want this in court because they are scared;


• Parkman said that for the Supreme Court to rule you have to present facts and the Governor's team has not done that yet;


• Parkman hopes that Riley gets it to the Supreme Court because they can meet him then. 


• Parkman said that he wants a declaration for Houston County saying that their machines are legal;


• Parkman suggested to shut CC down before a raid could take place because of the way White Hall was raided;


• Parkman hopes the press conference will help get his message to the task force through the media;


• Parkman suggested that they go to trial in 13 days. He believes a verdict would come withing two days;


• Parkman held a press conference because he thinks the wrong message is being sent to the people of Alabama;


• Parkman stated that CC is not just a bingo hall. It is a Country Music Theme Park;


• Parkman says that the poll he saw shows 70 percent of the state wants the issue resolved; 

 

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