MONTGOMERY-Governor Robert Bentley was booked into the Montgomery County Jail earlier today, Monday, April 10. He was charged with a misdemeanor charge of Failure to Disclose. His bond was set at $300.00.
Bentley has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges of failure to file campaign reports in relation to illegally using state resources to cover up his alleged affair with former top staffer Rebekah Mason.
Bentley received a suspended sentence of 30 days in jail for each charge. They would have run concurrently. The judge ordered Bentley to pay fines and court costs and to reimburse the campaign fund.
He was also ordered to 100 hours of volunteer services. He is not allowed to run for office again.
All of this comes just before a press conference which has been set for 5:00 p.m. in the Old House Chamber at the Alabama State Capitol. It is believed he will announce his resignation at this time.
