OPELIKA, Ala. (Opelika-Auburn News) — Alabama’s attorney general’s office is investigating a state prosecutor who reported himself on an ethics issue.
Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes said he told the Alabama Ethics Commission about a possible ethics issue months ago. He says when they didn't respond, he stopped the action immediately.
The Opelika-Auburn News reports the commission later notified him it was conducting a review. Hughes didn’t provide details about the possible infraction, but said it has nothing to do with any case he or his staff prosecuted. Marshall's office has not yet issued an opinion.