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On Monday [[March 31]], [[2008]] the club was raided by [[Birmingham Police Department|Birmingham Police]] and other law-enforcement agencies. 39 people were arrested, of which 7 were for felony charges. 13 of those arrested were female. | On Monday [[March 31]], [[2008]] the club was raided by [[Birmingham Police Department|Birmingham Police]] and other law-enforcement agencies. 39 people were arrested, of which 7 were for felony charges. 13 of those arrested were female. | ||
In November [[2008]] McClain sued the City of [[Birmingham]] for not renewing the club's dance license. | In November [[2008]] McClain sued the City of [[Birmingham]] for not renewing the club's dance license. In February [[2009]] circuit court judge [[Ed Ramsey]] agreed that the city's decision was "arbitrary, capricious and unlawful," and ruled that the license should be granted. | ||
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* Robinson, Carol (March 31, 2008) "Birmingham police arrest 39 in early-morning raid at Mike's Crossroads." ''Birmingham News'' | * Robinson, Carol (March 31, 2008) "Birmingham police arrest 39 in early-morning raid at Mike's Crossroads." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Stock, Erin (November 12, 2008) "Adult entertainment club Mike's Crossroads sues city of Birmingham over license." ''Birmingham News'' | * Stock, Erin (November 12, 2008) "Adult entertainment club Mike's Crossroads sues city of Birmingham over license." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Stock, Erin (February 27, 2009) "Jefferson County judge: City of Birmingham must give adult entertainment club dance license." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
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Revision as of 23:06, 27 February 2009
Mike's Crossroads (formerly Al's Crossroads) is a nightclub located at 100 3rd Avenue North. The club is owned by Robin McClain and operates under his J's Ace Inc. business.
On Monday March 31, 2008 the club was raided by Birmingham Police and other law-enforcement agencies. 39 people were arrested, of which 7 were for felony charges. 13 of those arrested were female.
In November 2008 McClain sued the City of Birmingham for not renewing the club's dance license. In February 2009 circuit court judge Ed Ramsey agreed that the city's decision was "arbitrary, capricious and unlawful," and ruled that the license should be granted.
References
- Robinson, Carol (March 31, 2008) "Birmingham police arrest 39 in early-morning raid at Mike's Crossroads." Birmingham News
- Stock, Erin (November 12, 2008) "Adult entertainment club Mike's Crossroads sues city of Birmingham over license." Birmingham News
- Stock, Erin (February 27, 2009) "Jefferson County judge: City of Birmingham must give adult entertainment club dance license." Birmingham News
External link
- Mike's Crossroads on MySpace.com