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John Rich Defends Landowners Against Eminent Domain | Birmingham News
John Rich, country music star turned land rights advocate, is taking on power companies in nine states to defend property owners facing eminent domain. He’s personally involved in a standoff with Alabama Power over a disputed transmission line route, accusing the company of stonewalling and refusing direct answers—even redirecting his inquiries to outside lawyers. Rich sees land ownership as a sacred American right and believes utility firms must exhaust all alternatives before seizing property. He’s rallying public support, framing the fight as a moral duty rooted in neighborly love and…
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