Grez Aziz – Handcuffed and in leg restraints, is walked from jail to the Colbert County Court House
TUSCUMBIA – “When we generally want to see someone, we just call them up and say, ‘Why don’t ya’ll drop by’,” was the comment to this reporter as he was being ‘perp-walked’ to court this morning.
Aziz was once the darling of the State of Alabama. He was going to build a mile-long railcar plant with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The plant got built with funds provided by the R.S.A. , but when construction was finished over 2-years-ago things had soured between Aziz and R.S.A. Chief Operating Officer, Dr. David Bronner. Aziz left the plant and the United States to return home to his home in Canada, leaving R.S.A. holding the bag to the tune of over $350-million.
Greg Aziz – On his way to his first Court appearance
Last week the Colbert County Grand Jury indicted Aziz on 10 felony counts, accusing him, among other things, knowingly supplying fraudulent information and making false statements of material fact and omissions of material fact in connection with a loan and equity transaction between Aziz and the Retirement Systems.
Aziz was arrested in Chicago last week by United States Securities and Exchange Agents while he was visiting for a trade conference. He was delivered to the Colbert County Jail this past Tuesday, November 19.
Greg Aziz enroute to Court
His first appearance in Court before Circuit Judge Jackie Hatcher is taking place as this story is being published.
Here is the video of his walk to the Court House this morning. During his walk over from jail, he spoke with this reporter.
You may read our story and see the video of Aziz’s arrival to jail by clicking this LINK.
Photos by Sheri Wiggins
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