Zeb Little | |
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Member of the Alabama Senate from the 4th district | |
In office 1998–2010 | |
Succeeded by | Paul Bussman |
Personal details | |
Born | Cullman, Alabama | August 24, 1968
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Attorney |
Zeb Little is a former Democratic politician from Alabama who served as a state senator for District 4 from 1998 to 2010. He made history by becoming the youngest person to serve as the Majority Leader of the Alabama Senate, a role he held from 2002 to 2010. Little was also known for his leadership on various committees, including the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee. However, his career ended with a criminal conviction in 2019 for theft. He was found guilty of taking money from client trust funds during his legal practice. Little admitted to misappropriating funds from personal injury settlements meant for clients' medical bills. His conviction led to significant legal consequences, including restitution payments of over $74,000.