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Robert Julian Bentley (born February 3, 1943) is an American former politician and physician who served as the 53rd governor of Alabama from 2011 until 2017 upon his resignation following his arrest after a sex scandal involving a political aide.
Feb 27, 2024 · Robert J. Bentley (1943- ) served as Alabama 's 53rd governor from 2011 to 2017. A native of Shelby County and a physician by training, Bentley operated a dermatology clinic before entering politics. He served as a state legislator for eight years before he was elected governor in 2010.
Robert Julian Bentley (b. February 3, 1943, in Columbiana, Alabama) was the 53rd Governor of Alabama. Bentley, a Republican, took the oath of office on January 17, 2011. He resigned on April 10, 2017, in the wake of an ethics investigation that led to impeachment hearings. He was succeeded by Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey (R).
Apr 10, 2017 · Bentley admitted to having an extramarital affair with a staffer and pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors as part of a plea deal. He also faced impeachment for allegedly abusing power and misusing state resources to hide his scandal.
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Robert Julian Bentley is an American former politician and physician who served as the 53rd governor of Alabama from 2011 until 2017 upon his resignation following his arrest after a sex scandal involving a political aide.
Apr 11, 2017 · Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley stepped down and admitted to two campaign violations after an impeachment investigation. He was accused of covering up an affair with a staffer and misusing state resources.
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Jun 22, 2016 · This Alabama governor sex scandal has it all, except a typical villain. Robert Bentley was a kindly old grandpa and Sunday-school teacher. Then he got into politics and found a new temptation.
