Jim Brown, developer in Orange Beach case, ordered to serve time - al.com

Jim Brown, developer in Orange Beach case, ordered to serve time - al.com: "A federal judge in Mobile on Friday refused to accept a prosecution recommendation that the briber in an Orange Beach public corruption case spend no time in prison.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Butler asked for probation for developer Jim Brown in recognition of Brown's help in prosecuting ex-Orange Beach Mayor Steve Russo and two others.

U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose agreed that Brown deserved a break, but said probation would be unfair."