60-plus lawyers ask for independent review of execution protocols
The letter suggests state officials follow the example of the state of Tennessee, which launched an independent investigation.
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Department of Corrections struggling to comply with court order to increase staffing
Commissioner John Hamm told lawmakers he's open to suggestions and that he didn't know how to meet the court order.
Two incarcerated men die in state custody over the last week
Michael Joe White and Reginald Rashard Davis were both confirmed dead between Feb. 15, and Feb. 22
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See recent postsBillion dollar prison healthcare contract should be above reproach. It’s not
The bid process that awarded YesCare with the state's $1.06 billion prison healthcare contract has many, many red flags.
Prison oversight committee grapples with good time executive order, pre-filed bills
Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage.
22-year-old incarcerated man buried at Limestone without family’s knowledge
"I just worry is he cold in that grave?" Fletcher said. "I know that sounds ridiculous, but I can't help it."
Three more deaths confirmed among incarcerated population in February
At least five incarcerated individuals, all men, have died in state custody so far this month.
Bill would require ADOC to report monthly to oversight committee
The reports required include statistics on inmate deaths and sexual abuse.
Incarcerated man dies at St. Clair Correctional Facility
Timothy Sanderson, a 57-year-old incarcerated man at the facility, was pronounced dead on Sunday.
Former correctional lieutenant indicted on excessive force, obstruction charges
A former correctional lieutenant was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday with counts of use of excessive force and obstruction.