Patrick Darrington

Patrick Darrington is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can reach him at [email protected].

Prisons

ADOC sergeant charged in beating death of inmate

According to multiple sources, an incarcerated individual named Rubyn Murray was jumped and beaten to death by guards.

July 28, 2023

The lawsuit alleges racial violence took place at the Florala Health and Rehabilitation in Covington County.

July 27, 2023

Tyfeeq Ladon Moore died while serving a sentence at Frank Lee Youth Center.

July 26, 2023

Sheffield Police Chief Ricky Terry has filed paperwork to terminate Lt. Max Dotson, according to reports.

July 26, 2023

The new map still contains only one majority Black district in opposition to the mandates of the federal court.

July 24, 2023

Jawan Dallas was a 36-year-old Black man tased by officers with the Mobile Police Department on July 2 and died following the tasing.

July 21, 2023

Barber was the first individual to be executed since the state’s moratorium on executions was lifted.

July 21, 2023

The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations.

July 20, 2023

Dallas’s family has demanded transparency and accountability from MPD, calling for the release of body cam footage.

July 19, 2023

Gerald Cochran Jr. would've seen his family in person for the first time in years on July 16 — but he didn't make it.

July 18, 2023