Feds: Scruggs, AG Hood worked closely on whistleblower controversy

Feds: Scruggs, AG Hood worked closely on whistleblower controversy

The prosecutors say they plan to show evidence of the “remarkably close relationship” between Scruggs and Hood at trial, including a letter from Hood to Martin that urged her not to pursue the charges because Scruggs was a confidential informant.

They also say Scruggs has donated $44,000 to Hood’s campaigns.

A report from The Associated Press said Scruggs stood to make another $20 million if the second part of that settlement had been approved. It grouped together 35,000 policyholders who had not sued yet but still could. Hood is now moving to force State Farm to settle.

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10/16/7