Post: Opelika Mayoral Candidate Charged

Story by: Jessie Gibson with WTVM

OPELIKA, Ala. – Following, Tuesday’s election, Opelika mayoral candidate Herman Barnes has been charged with perjury. The story was reported by WTVM, which we give full credit to.

According to Lee County District Attorney Jessica Ventiere, Herman Barnes was arrested on August 28 by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office at his home on the Lee County warrant.

Ventiere also provided this statement:

“Herman Barnes has been charged with Perjury in the Second Degree. Because this case involves allegations of election irregularities in a municipal election, the District Attorney’s Office is overseeing the investigation and prosecution. Protecting the integrity of the electoral process is essential to maintaining public trust, and our office is committed to ensuring accountability under the law.”