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rebekah mason to governor bentley.xt message was accidentally intercepted by governor bentley's body man -- his personal security. that man was sergeant stan stabler. stabler accidentally picked up his cell phone as he left it in the suburban. and on the cell phone, there was a text that was sexual in nature. on august 5th, chief lewis came into my office and played me parts of an audio recording in which governor bentley and rebekah mason were having an inappropriate sexual conversation. chief lewis received it from a family member. i made governor bentley aware of the recording that i heard. at that point, i explained to governor bentley it would be a crime if he used state sources to facilitate a relationship or used campaign funds to facilitate the relationship. governor bentley assured me he had done neither from august of 2014 until the present, it's become apparent to me that mason has wielded a level of influence over both the governor and state government that i have never seen in all my years of public servic
rebekah mason to governor bentley.xt message was accidentally intercepted by governor bentley's body man -- his personal security. that man was sergeant stan stabler. stabler accidentally picked up his cell phone as he left it in the suburban. and on the cell phone, there was a text that was sexual in nature. on august 5th, chief lewis came into my office and played me parts of an audio recording in which governor bentley and rebekah mason were having an inappropriate sexual conversation. chief...
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governor bentley was elected by overwhelming majority by the people of this state, but rebekah mason was not elected by anyone. and the level of influence that she is yielding makes her the de facto governor. i'll finish by saying this. i mentioned that miss mason is not elected. i don't even think we know who even pays miss mason. i don't think anyone knows where he pay comes from, but i do know this. governor robert bentley is not the same man i knew and served in the legislature with and considered one of the best friends that i ever had. and for that, i am saddened. >> so that's the man who was just yesterday fired as the top law enforcement official in the state of alabama. the allegation that this all started with the governor's body man, the governor's, effectively his bodyguard accidentally seeing a sexually explicit text message to the governor on the governor's cell phone when the governor left his phone in his state car, that allegation was denied today by the man who was the governor's bodyguard at the time who i should mention has now incidentally been promoted to take th
governor bentley was elected by overwhelming majority by the people of this state, but rebekah mason was not elected by anyone. and the level of influence that she is yielding makes her the de facto governor. i'll finish by saying this. i mentioned that miss mason is not elected. i don't even think we know who even pays miss mason. i don't think anyone knows where he pay comes from, but i do know this. governor robert bentley is not the same man i knew and served in the legislature with and...
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robert bentley is under fire, accused of an improper relationship with one of his top advisers, rebekah masonns brought forth by a former top alabama law enforcement officer after he was fired last week. >> governor bentley was elected by but rebekah mason was not elected by anyone. and the level of influence she is yielding makes her the de facto governor. >> reporter: now in a report to the ethics commission, state auditor jim ziegler writes, it is believed that state aircraft or motor vehicles together with state security personnel may have been used for personal benefit, including the furtherance of an illicit sexual relationship. >> if the defendant is found guilty, that person is automatically removed from the public office. >> reporter: there are allegations the governor had denied. >> i can assure the people of alabama that as their governor i have never done anything illegal. >> reporter: the report also references audio recordings of a phone call, reportedly between the governor and mason. >> hey, i love that too. putting my arms, my hands under you. we're gonna do what we did the o
robert bentley is under fire, accused of an improper relationship with one of his top advisers, rebekah masonns brought forth by a former top alabama law enforcement officer after he was fired last week. >> governor bentley was elected by but rebekah mason was not elected by anyone. and the level of influence she is yielding makes her the de facto governor. >> reporter: now in a report to the ethics commission, state auditor jim ziegler writes, it is believed that state aircraft or...
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the woman at the center of the sex scandal is now a former top aide named rebekah mason and yesterday post and said she plans to focus on her family, who she says are the most important people in her life. the governor's office meanwhile released a statement about her resignation saying, quote, i appreciate rebekah mason's service to my administration and the people of this state. i wish the best for her and her family. it's also worth noting that last week the governor fired his former law enforcement chief, a man named spencer collier. collier has been outspoken about the alleged affair. he has accused the governor of inappropriately using resources to cover up the alleged affair. governor bentley has denied doing anything illegal. again, it sounds like he plans to stay in office, despite this scandal. pamela. >> no doubt, the saga will continue. alina machado, thank you. >>> up next, we have some breaking news. authorities have agreed to extradite to france a key suspect tied to the paris and brussels attacks. could this mean his cooperation is in the works? >>> plus, hear from the
the woman at the center of the sex scandal is now a former top aide named rebekah mason and yesterday post and said she plans to focus on her family, who she says are the most important people in her life. the governor's office meanwhile released a statement about her resignation saying, quote, i appreciate rebekah mason's service to my administration and the people of this state. i wish the best for her and her family. it's also worth noting that last week the governor fired his former law...
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. >> reporter: but wednesday, rebekah mason did resign, writing in a statement, my only plans are to focus on my precious children and my husband who i love dearly. the governor responded in a statement, i appreciate rebekah mason's service to the administration and the people of this state. the governor and his wife diane were divorced last year after a 50-year marriage. according to the website yellowhammer.com, which obtained the audio, it was recorded by diane bentley two years ago. >> it's destroyed his credibility. >> reporter: state representative ed henry, a republican like the governor plans to begin the process toward impeachment this week. >> he will not from this point forward be an effective governor. >> reporter: there is now an investigation on the governor's conduct. for "today," janet shamlian, nbc news. >>> overseas now, breaking news. at least 14 people were killed and dozens feared trapped after an overpass collapsed in the indian city of colcata. they are trying to reach those trapped underneath. cars, trucks and other vehicles pinned under concrete and metal. th
. >> reporter: but wednesday, rebekah mason did resign, writing in a statement, my only plans are to focus on my precious children and my husband who i love dearly. the governor responded in a statement, i appreciate rebekah mason's service to the administration and the people of this state. the governor and his wife diane were divorced last year after a 50-year marriage. according to the website yellowhammer.com, which obtained the audio, it was recorded by diane bentley two years ago....
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. >> reporter: his top political adviser, rebekah mason resigned wednesday. she's the woman many believe is on the other end of the recorded phone sex that's humiliating the governor. >> you kiss me i love that. you know i do love that. >> reporter: the recording heard round become was made in 2014 before the governor's divorce but was released just last week. did the other day we're yg to have to start locking the door. >> reporter: the two-term conservative governor denies the affair but does admit to saying some inappropriate things. >> and i know that i did that and so i'm just apologizing for that to her and i apologized to my family and to the state of alabama. >> reporter: a top state lawmaker says he plans to introduce a resolution calling for the governor's impeachment next week. >> the affair is just a continuance of his inability to be the governor. from the beginning of his second term he has done nothing but lie, deceive the people of alabama. >> reporter: governor bentley keeps saying he is not leaving for "good morning america," steve osunsami,
. >> reporter: his top political adviser, rebekah mason resigned wednesday. she's the woman many believe is on the other end of the recorded phone sex that's humiliating the governor. >> you kiss me i love that. you know i do love that. >> reporter: the recording heard round become was made in 2014 before the governor's divorce but was released just last week. did the other day we're yg to have to start locking the door. >> reporter: the two-term conservative governor...
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having a conversation to rebekah caldwell mason, who's married, too. >> put my arms around you and pull you real close. i love that, too. >> reporter: the alleged affair might have remain a secret if it wasn't for spencer collier who was fired last week. he says he got the boot because he refused to cover-up the the governor says no affair ever happened. >> i want everyone to know, though, that i have never had a physical affair with mrs. mason. >> reporter: he does admit to making imappropriate remarks to the female staffer. a full year before he and his then-wife diane divorced. >> take your earring off and let me kiss your ear. >> reporter: this former baptist deacon said he's apologized to his family and mason's families for remarks that he's calling a mistake. >> i'm just apologizeing that to her and i apologized to my family and the state of alabama. >> reporter: the husband of mrs. mason is defending his wife. she's my amazing wife of 20 years. the governor denies that the was fired for refusing to cover things up. the state auditor on friday has filed an ethics complaint against
having a conversation to rebekah caldwell mason, who's married, too. >> put my arms around you and pull you real close. i love that, too. >> reporter: the alleged affair might have remain a secret if it wasn't for spencer collier who was fired last week. he says he got the boot because he refused to cover-up the the governor says no affair ever happened. >> i want everyone to know, though, that i have never had a physical affair with mrs. mason. >> reporter: he does...
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heard doing all the sexy talk, having a private conversation with rebekah caldwell mason who is married arms around you and pull you real close. i love that, too. >> reporter: the alleged affair might have remained a secret if it wasn't for spencer collier who was fired last week. he says he got the boot because he refused to cover-up the alleged affair. >> i told him i loved him like a father. there was nothing i wouldn't do for him except lie to a grand jury. >> the governor says no affair ever happened. >> i want everyone to know, though, that i have never had a physical affair with mrs. mason. >> reporter: he does admit to making inappropriate remarks to the female staffer. in the conversation which he says was recorded in 2014. a full year before he and his then-wife diane divorced. >> take your earring off and let me kiss your ear. >> reporter: this former baptist deacon said he's apologized to his family and mason's family for remarks that he's calling a mistake. >> i said some inappropriate things and i'm apologizing that to her and i apologized to my family and the state of ala
heard doing all the sexy talk, having a private conversation with rebekah caldwell mason who is married arms around you and pull you real close. i love that, too. >> reporter: the alleged affair might have remained a secret if it wasn't for spencer collier who was fired last week. he says he got the boot because he refused to cover-up the alleged affair. >> i told him i loved him like a father. there was nothing i wouldn't do for him except lie to a grand jury. >> the governor...