Former Governor Returns to the Witness Stand

Former Alabama Gov. Bob Riley is back on the witness stand today in the ethics trial of House Speaker Mike Hubbard.  Under questioning Friday Riley said Hubbard emailed him several times seeking a job, but said some of the conversations were merely banter.  Prosecutors asked Riley about multiple emails from Hubbard, who said how much he wanted to work for Riley's new lobbying and consulting firm, Bob Riley & Associates.  The ex-governor said Hubbard repeatedly asked for work, but it wasn't "a serious ask every time."  Prosecutors seek to prove Hubbard improperly asked lobbyists for work, investments and financial favors.  Hubbard has described Riley as his political mentor.  He maintains he is innocent.  His attorneys are expected to argue the requests fill within a friendship exemption in state ethics law.