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Former district attorney and judge Jimmy Fry dies at 68

The Alabama District Attorneys Association announced Tuesday that former District Attorney Jimmy Fry, who also served on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals and was the former executive director of Legal Services Alabama, died Monday night following heart surgery. He was 68. Fry was a native of Athens, was district attorney for Limestone County from … Continued
November 14, 2018

Alabama District Attorneys Association elects Tom Anderson new president

The Alabama District Attorneys Association has elected a new president, Tom Anderson of Enterprise. The ADAA chose Anderson as the new president at the 2018-2019 summer ADAA meeting and training conference. Jill Lee of Columbiana was elected vice president, and Chris Connolly of Florence was selected as secretary-treasurer.Brian McVeigh of Anniston, who was last year’s … Continued
August 22, 2018

District Attorneys Association head Barry Matson endorses Steve Marshall

Barry Matson, the Executive Director of the Office of Prosecution Services (OPS) and the Alabama District Attorneys Association (ADAA) took to Facebook to urge Republican voters to come out and vote for Attorney General Steve Marshall. Marshall was appointed Attorney General by then Governor Robert Bentley (R) and is seeking his own term as AG. … Continued
July 17, 2018

Alabama’s civil forfeiture laws aren’t just unfair, they’re un-American

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Barry Matson, the executive director of the Alabama District Attorneys Association, stood before a Senate committee and said flatly that “rumors” of improper civil asset forfeitures in this state were just not true. He should try telling that line of bull to Jamey Vibbert. If you’re unfamiliar … Continued
February 20, 2018

Civil asset forfeiture reform passes out of committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill last week that promises to reform civil asset forfeiture laws in the state of Alabama to provide some basic protection the rights of the accused. Senate Bill 213 is sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. “This is not … Continued
February 19, 2018

Ivey signs new sex offense Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 31, 2017, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) and Barry Matson, Executive Director of the Alabama Office of Prosecution Services, thanked Governor Kay Ivey for signing Legislation, SB301, that strengthens Alabama’s sex offense laws. The legislation was a joint proposal of the Attorney General’s Office and the … Continued
June 1, 2017