Former ADOC lieutenant sentenced for assaulting incarcerated person, cover up
“Jenkins abused his position of power to commit an egregious assault on a restrained inmate," Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said.
Courts
New lawsuit filed challenging medical cannabis licensing system
The suit contends the system enables a few Commissioners to exert disproportionate influence, effectively excluding applicants, allowing even a single commissioners to "blackball" an applicant.
Mobile Police officers found not criminally liable in Jawan Dallas’ death
On July 2, Dallas died following an encounter with police during which he was tased multiple times.
AMCC to disregard applicants’ scores, start from scratch
AMCC plans to toss out applicants' scores and will start from scratch on cannabis licenses.
Rep. Sewell’s statement on 8th Circuit Court ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act
“This ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals is deeply disturbing and wrong as a matter of law," Sewell said.
November 21, 2023
Court of Civil Appeals Judge Bill Thompson announces retirement
Thompson is the longest serving judge in the history of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.
November 17, 2023
A new appeal in the long running legal battle over Alabama’s medical cannabis
An appeal was filed by the plaintiffs and negotiations have been stopped, meaning legal medical cannabis could be a long time coming.
U.S. Justice Dept. enters fight for Alabama women’s right to interstate abortion access
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday took a significant step in the battle for reproductive rights.
November 10, 2023
Hanceville mayor indicted for misusing office
The longtime mayor of Hanceville, a former police officer, was indicted on 15 counts of using his office for personal gain.
State Rep. Rogers released from jail
Rogers was indicted in September by a federal grand jury on a charge of bribery in a kickback scheme.