TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) - The commander of the governor's task force
on illegal gambling has testified in a Macon County court that he
has statewide authority to crack down on gambling machines.
John Tyson was called Friday as the first witness in a lawsuit
filed by Macon County officials who contend he has no authority in
their county because they didn't invite him to investigate the
bingo machines at VictoryLand.
Responding to angry questions from District Attorney Paul Jones,
Tyson said he was not invited by the sheriff or district attorney
but his appointment by the governor as task force commander gives
him statewide authority.
Circuit Judge Tom Young is to decide whether to extend or
withdraw a temporary order blocking Tyson and the task force from
raiding the electronic bingo operation at Shorter.
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