Judge dismisses SPLC, ACLU challenge of judgeship transfer
Judge Jimmy B. Pool ruled the Legislature did not unlawfully delegate its authority in creating a commission to reallocate judicial resources.
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Roy Moore wins defamation suit against Democrat super PAC
A jury awarded Moore $8.2 million in damages.
AG’s office: We didn’t hide witness investigation
The AG's office is defending itself against allegations it failed to properly disclose the investigation of a witness.
Former Athens principal sentenced in fraud scheme
The scheme saw educators steal the identities of students in private schools and then use them to bilk public schools out of millions.
Alabama Supreme Court announces retirement of Clerk of Court Julia Weller
The court has selected Margaret “Megan” Byrne Rhodebeck to be the next clerk of court.
July 27, 2022
Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement to hold meeting in August
The Supreme Court of Alabama appoints the members of the Committee.
July 27, 2022
Alabama NaphCare hit with $27 million verdict for prison death
The verdict, from a Washington jury, was in response to the death of a 55-year-old woman.
Former Athens superintendent, two others sentenced in virtual school case
Trey Holladay, the mastermind of the virtual school scam, was hit with a lengthy prison sentence and hefty fine.
Sewell, House approve bill safeguarding same-sex, interracial marriage
The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents.
Brennen Center for Justice files amicus brief in Alabama redistricting lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear Merrill v. Milligan later this fall.