Oklahoma Political News Service » Gene Stipe

Mental Evaluation for Stipe Ongoing Since May; What Will He Use for the Next Delay?

C. W. McBlackville — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:56:52 +0000

Gene Stipe: ‘Oklahoma’s Man of Constant Sorrow‘ may eventually have more convictions under his belt than Billy The Kid, Jesse James, and the Dalton Gang. OK, a slight exaggeration…but he does prove to be just as slippery as any of these original Oklahoma outlaws! Related: KTOK on Stipe and the Feds

Flashback Video: Gene Stipe: “Kick Out the Needless Bureaucrats”

C. W. McBlackville — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:17:38 +0000

…so there will be no one left to indict me?!? This Wikipedia listing for Stipe shows a long history of his run ins with the law starting in 1968: In 1968, Stipe was indicted on charges of federal income tax evasion for allegedly failing to pay taxes on $110,000 in income, [...]

Expanding the Scope of Term Limits

Editor — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:37:00 +0000

By Rep. Jason Murphey A key figure in the ongoing federal trial for former State Senator Gene Stipe pled guilty this week to crimes related to the abuse of your taxpayer dollars. Because of the ongoing criminal case, past abuses of Oklahoma’s old guard politicians are becoming less and less of a secret. I believe one of [...]

Sunday Extra: Commentary on Oklahoma’s Bonny & Clyde

Editor — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:18:00 +0000

Only an absolute moron would take a picture like this, while at the same time, allegedly engaging in bribery and other illicit schemes An event that was as inevitable as the sun rising in the east occurred last Friday. Jeff McMahan and his wife Lori were FINALLY indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges. McMahan, who claimed he didn’t know shyster [...]

Where has Drew been?

C. W. McBlackville — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:13:00 +0000

Message from Chairman Jones This week, convicted felon and former Senator Gene Stipe will appear before a federal judge in Muskogee facing the possibility of having his payroll revoked and going to prison. After many decades of alleged wrong doing, Stipe was convicted and removed from office in 2003, was given a suspended sentence, and has [...]

Surprises in Stipe v. Phipps

Editor — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:45:00 +0000

By James Beaty Senior Editor Immunity for straw donors who made illegal campaign contributions in 2004? That’s one of things Steve Phipps testified to during a hearing at the Pittsburg County Courthouse on Thursday. Phipps was called as a witness in connection with a motion filed by his wife, Brenda Phipps, to dissolve Phipps Enterprises Inc. The company was owned [...]

Stipe Wants Contact With "Best Friend"

Editor — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:27:00 +0000

After the trials, maybe they can be cellmates or have adjoining cells! By James Beaty Lawyers for former District 7 state Sen. Gene Stipe, of McAlester, say he should be allowed to continue to associate with Steve Covington — a man referred to as the convicted felon’s “best friend.” They also want claims that Stipe violated his probation [...]

Anatomy of a Scandal

Editor — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:10:00 +0000

By Gary Jones OKGOP Chairman 1) Larry Witt and Steve Phipps conspired to funnel corporate contributions into the 2002 State Auditor campaign of Jeff McMahan. FBI affidavits and witnesses have testified that such money was paid to them for the purpose making said contributions. Estimated totals range from $75,000-$100,000. These funds made up a large portion of [...]

Follow The Money: Stipe, Phipps Business Details Raise Questions

Editor — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:04:00 +0000

From the McAlester News-Capital: By James Beaty Senior Editor A court-appointed receiver in the lawsuit between former District 7 state Sen. Gene Stipe and his estranged business partner, Steve Phipps, has demanded that National Pet Products pay $310,000 in delinquent accounts to Phipps Enterprises, Inc. “The deadline for a response has passed and lawsuits are being prepared to recover [...]

OKGOP Chairman: "Special Prosecutor Needed to Probe Campaign Contributions"

Editor — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:50:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gary Jones June 25, 2007 405-528-3501 This Wednesday Steve Phipps is scheduled to plead guilty as part of a plea agreement with the United States Government in connection with an FBI investigation of political corruption in Southeast Oklahoma. His estranged business partner, former Democratic State Senator Gene Stipe, will be back in court [...]