# Judge’s Fund Diverted to Political Consultants | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-07T12:26:12+00:00
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A suspended Jefferson County judge is under FBI investigation after allegedly diverting nearly a million dollars from a public records archive fund to top Democratic consultants, sparking outrage over potential misuse of taxpayer money during a critical election period. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/692b68af75d127e8

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