Regional director for Tommy Tuberville charged with using prior office for personal gain

By: Anna Barrett, Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 265

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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A Hoover regional director for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville surrendered to authorities Thursday on a charge of using his position on a state board for personal gain.

Michael Raita, 67, was released on a $25,000 bond Thursday from the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office, according to public records.

Messages seeking comment were left Monday for Talladega County Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore and Tuberville’s campaign.

Tommy Spina, an attorney representing Raita, said in a statement Monday evening that …

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