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Incarcerated man dies over the weekend, more incidents to be determined by ADOC

Two of the reported incidents came from the Donaldson Correctional Facility.

July 5, 2023

Another incarcerated person dies in ADOC Facility, death numbers continue to rise

Along with Brackins’ death, there have been over 4 deaths of incarcerated people in the span of a week to occur at the Donaldson Correctional Facility.

June 30, 2023

ADOC captain accused of retaliating against incarcerated individual

Bernard Jemison says he's being retaliated against over videos showing medical neglect and conditions in ADOC prisons.

June 19, 2023

Two men attempted suicide in Alabama prisons Sunday, one died

34-year-old Steven Seay’s death marks at least 56 people who have died inside ADOC prisons this year.

June 14, 2023

Two incarcerated men found dead in separate facilities Wednesday

With their passing, at least 54 individuals have died in Alabama state prisons this year.

June 5, 2023

Videos show apparent medical neglect at ADOC facility

Multiple videos taken at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton show several inmates suffering from medical neglect and harsh conditions.

May 12, 2023

ADOC places officer accused of child abuse on leave

The correctional officer, Lateshia Jackson, was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child.

May 2, 2023

Federal prison guard indicted for assaulting Alabama inmates

The alleged sexual assaults occurred at the federal prison facility located in Aliceville.

April 28, 2023

ADOC officer arrested and charged with abuse of a child

According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times.

April 27, 2023

ADOC moving all litigation to AG’s office

The transition comes after AG Steve Marshall stripped ADOC attorneys of litigation authority.

April 13, 2023