Robert J. Bentley
Robert J. Bentley | |
|---|---|
 Bentley campaign photo (2009) | |
| 53rd Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 17, 2011 – April 10, 2017 | |
| Lieutenant | Kay Ivey |
| Preceded by | Bob Riley |
| Succeeded by | Kay Ivey |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office 2002–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Parker |
| Succeeded by | Bill Poole |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Julian Bentley February 3, 1943[1] Columbiana, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Dianne Bentley |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Tuscaloosa, Alabama (personal) |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa University of Alabama, Birmingham |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1969–1975 |
| Rank | Captain |
Robert Julian Bentley (born February 3, 1943) is an American politician and medical doctor. Bentley is the 53rd Governor of Alabama serving from 2011 through 2017.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, Bentley was elected Governor in 2010 and was sworn in on January 17, 2011. He resigned on April 10, 2017.
Resignation
[change | change source]On April 5, 2016, Republican State Representative Ed Henry filed an impeachment resolution against Bentley in the State Legislature, in connection with allegations that Bentley engaged in an extramarital affair with a female political adviser.[3] Bentley has admitted to making inappropriate remarks toward the woman, but denied having a physical affair.
On July 7, 2016, the House Judiciary Committee named a special counsel to lead the investigation into the impeachment charges against the governor.[4] On April 5, 2017, the Ethics Commission found probable cause that Bentley violated both ethics and campaign finance laws.[5]
Bentley resigned on April 10, 2017.[6][7]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michael Tomberlin (May 17, 2010). "Campaign 2010: Robert Bentley criss-crosses Alabama, focuses on meeting voters in bid to win governor's office". The Birmingham News. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
- ↑ al.com staff (January 17, 2011). "Prepared text of Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's inauguration speech". al.com. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
- ↑ "Alabama lawmaker moves forward with plan to impeach governor". The Washington Times. April 5, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Lawyers hired for both sides in Bentley impeachment investigation".
- ↑ Cason, Mike (April 5, 2017). "Ethics Commission finds probable cause against Gov. Robert Bentley". al.com. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
- ↑ Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley resigns, CNN (April 10, 2017).
- ↑ Amber Phillips, Alabama governor resigns, pleads guilty to charges tied to allegations he tried to cover up affair with a top aide, Washington Post (April 10, 2017).
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