After police takedown of woman, action in Huntsville on hold
For many, it’s too familiar: The council avoids making an assessment while it waits for the HPD to review itself.
Public safety
Huntsville officer tackles woman and rips off his badge, prompting bystanders’ outrage
Bystanders and the people charged say it was indicative of the problems between the HPD and the city’s Black community.
Doctor and her husband plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute opioids
Elizabeth Korcz, M.D., age 47, and her husband and practice manager Matthew Korcz, age 47, both pleaded guilty.
$7.9 million awarded to five Alabama abuse, crime victim programs
The grants will support five programs and organizations across the state that assist victims
Alabama man sentenced to a year in prison for tax evasion
In addition to the term, Cooney was ordered to pay $1,311,904.70 in restitution to the IRS.
Attorneys for man on Alabama death row ask court to consider DA’s plea for a new trial
Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr’s request for a new trial is an extremely rare move.
Governor awards grant to provide forensics training through JSU
The university will use the grant to conduct training sessions for smaller and rural law enforcement agencies.
December 11, 2020
Birmingham task force releases recommendations for police reform
“It is important to understand that reform does not happen in one day," Woodfin said.
Death of 94-year-old man in Alabama prison highlights struggle to control COVID-19
AODC has struggled to control the virus, which has infected at least 1,033 incarcerated people and at least 729 workers.
DOJ sues Alabama over violence, “unconstitutional” conditions in state prisons
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections