Alabama: Charges against Worley reinstated
The Huntsville Times reports: A state appeals court Friday reinstated five felony charges against former Secretary of State Nancy Worley, who is accused of using her office to influence the votes of five employees in her office.
Montgomery County Circuit Judge Truman M. Hobbs Jr. ruled on July 11, 2007, that the law under which Worley was indicted was "overly broad and unconstitutional" as applied in her case. ...
The felony charges stemmed from a law forbidding a public official from using his or her authority or position to try to influence the vote or political action of anyone.
The charges against Worley grew out of campaign letters, campaign contribution envelopes and bumper stickers sent to the five workers.
In her letter - on campaign stationery - Worley wrote, "I will be honored if you will attach the enclosed bumper sticker to your vehicle's bumper or rear window." She also wrote that "if you chose to support another candidate, you have every right to make that decision without any problems from me." -- Read the whole article --> State appeals court reinstates5 felony charges against Worley - al.com