ACLU releases new Parole Watch Report
“For the last five years, state officials have lied to Alabamians about why our parole grant rates have fallen to record lows,” said Alison Mollman.
Prisons
Family seeks answers after finally receiving autopsy of incarcerated loved one
Eddie Richmond was only 20 years old when he was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at Fountain Correctional Facility.
ADOC correctional officer arrested on charges of using position for personal gain
Donaldson has had several other correctional staff arrested over the last two months for drug-related offenses.
Another incarcerated person escapes work release as prison deaths rise
At least 170 incarcerated people have died this year in Alabama prison facilities.
Former ADOC lieutenant pleads guilty to civil rights, obstruction offenses
The lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterward in an official report to cover up his abuse.
September 13, 2023
New information reveals ADOC contradictions regarding August “security incident”
APR reported that Shaw took a hostage, but ADOC said there was never a hostage situation. New documents contradict that.
Graphic images depict alleged abuse from correctional officers
Graphic images obtained by APR depict the injuries of an incarcerated individual after being beaten by correctional officers.
Another incarcerated person escapes as deaths continue in ADOC
Since last week there have also been multiple deaths at several ADOC facilities.
Rising death toll in Alabama prisons: 3 more amid silence from ADOC
APR reached out to ADOC to confirm several deaths but the public agency never responded.
Mental health worker faces charges for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison
Jasmonique Ware's charges include trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana and promoting prison contraband.