Incarcerated workers go on strike in Alabama’s correctional facilities
Several posts shared by families of incarcerated individuals show photos and describe substandard meals being served to incarcerated individuals.
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Alabama groups call for transparency in executions, oppose nitrogen hypoxia
The groups are calling for transparency in response to the delayed execution of Joe James Jr. in July, in which witnesses were kept outside for two hours.
Possible incarcerated workers strike, protest to happen next week
The cohesiveness of the organization effort remains to be seen, as several agendas and demands sheets have emerged in the last few weeks.
ADOC suspends Elmore guard after video of prison beating
The Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division is investigating the incident and "the response by the staff involved."
Incarcerated man dies at St. Clair Correctional Facility
At least 22 incarcerated individuals have died in the facility since June of 2021.
Video appears to show Alabama prison guard beating incarcerated man
The name of the incarcerated individual being beaten is not currently known.
Incarcerated man dead at Bibb Correctional Facility
The official cause of death is pending the results of an official autopsy.
Elmore warden arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence
Jeffery Baldwin, a warden at Elmore Correctional Facility, was arrested in Cullman on Aug. 30 for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Incarcerated man at St. Clair Correctional Facility dies in hospice care
Charles Eugene Fortenberry, 74, who was serving a life sentence, died in hospice care Sunday.
Two incarcerated men die in Jefferson County ADOC facilities
Another incarcerated man was revived after a near-fatal overdose.