Courts

Senator criticizes prosecution of Alabama mother for taking prescription while pregnant

The prosecution "flies in the face" of the intent of the law, said Sen. Clyde Chambliss, one of the bill's sponsors.

December 6, 2021

State, Hubbard file for one-week extension to finish redacting prison transcripts

The Attorney General's Office said transcripts have been provided to the defense counsel and the redaction process is under way.

December 3, 2021

An odd series of events in the Hubbard case

The was a hearing without notice, a motion without opposition and redactions that could leave the public in the dark.

November 24, 2021

State: Former House speaker tried to influence prison legislation from prison

The state also said Mike Hubbard, in jail phone calls, repeatedly contradicted his letter to the court in which he took responsibility for his crimes.

November 16, 2021

Alabama probate judge removed from bench for racist, sexist comments

Talladega Probate Judge Randy Jinks was accused by employees in his office of creating a hostile work environment.

November 1, 2021

Alabama chicken farmers get first settlements in federal lawsuit

Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods agreed to pay out $35 million in the wage-fixing lawsuit.

September 7, 2021

Federal judge: Alabama’s anti-panhandling laws likely violate constitution

Federal court Judge Keith Watkins said the laws against begging and soliciting are likely be to deemed violations of free speech.

August 31, 2021

Supreme Court blocks Biden administration’s eviction moratorium

The high court said congressional action would be required to prevent renters from losing their homes in the midst of a pandemic.

August 27, 2021

Judge: No proof VictoryLand is a public nuisance, lots of proof it’s a public benefit

The court ruled the state had failed to provide evidence that VictoryLand posed any real threat to the peace.

August 19, 2021

Alabama’s longest serving sheriff convicted on two felony charges

Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was convicted of felony theft and a felony ethics charge.

August 3, 2021