Ex-Sports Exec Faces Felony for Classic Car Scandal

0:00Michael Aaron Reida, a 67-year-old former executive director of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, faces a felony charge for using. His official position for personal gain, a grand jury indicted him over claims he twisted his role to score a sweet deal on a classic car. Prosecutors say Reida advertised a 1968 Camaro SS convertible pace car for sale, then slid in the only bid himself at $15,000. That move allegedly let him snag the vehicle, men for the Hall of Fame on the cheap. Reida built a long career in sports, reporting for over 20 years in the Birmingham area. More recently, he worked as a regional director for U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, but the Senator's office confirms he's off the payroll now. Meanwhile, a warrant dropped on April 1, 2026, leading to his arrest in Talladega County. He posted $25,000 bond and walked out the same day, with the case still pending there.

1:00This scandal shines a light on accountability in public roles, and we'll keep tabs as it unfolds in court. From your city, powered by AI, this is Birmingham News Today.