Steve Marshall

There are no reports of Steve Marshall being indicted for, charged with, or convicted of criminal fraud, bribery, or corruption during his career. Public controversies regarding his conduct include the following: Marshall served as chairman of the Rule of Law Defense Fund (RLDF) when it issued robocalls encouraging supporters to attend the January 6, 2021, march on the U.S. Capitol. Marshall stated he was unaware of the decision and ordered an internal review, but he later refused to disclose his whereabouts on that date or provide details to Congress regarding staff involvement. Critics have raised ethical concerns regarding Marshall’s office, specifically the Mabel Amos Memorial Trust scandal involving self-dealing and mismanagement. While Marshall accused a board member of prohibited self-dealing, critics argued he failed to pursue meaningful prosecutorial action. Additionally, Marshall faced allegations of violating campaign finance laws in 2018 regarding PAC donations; the Alabama Ethics Commission ruled in his favor in a 3-2 split decision. Marshall also faced scrutiny for his handling of the Special Prosecution Division, including the 2018 departure of prosecutor Matt Hart, following allegations that Marshall’s initial appointment by then-Governor Robert Bentley was contingent on investigating those same prosecutors.