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Brewbaker bill will end judicial override in capital murder cases

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In Alabama, even when a jury recommends someone only receive life in prison, a trial judge in a capital murder case can ignore that recommendation and impose the death penalty. Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) wants to change this practice, known as “judicial override.” “The US Supreme Court has made … Continued
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January 9, 2017

More Reaction to Baton Rouge Police Slayings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 17 a peaceful Sunday morning in the south was violently disrupted when heavily armed militants ambushed the Baton Rouge police department. Three officers and a militant were killed in the ensuing gun battle. Three other officers were wounded in the fighting. People across Alabama mourned the loss … Continued
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July 19, 2016

Alabama Reacts to Attack on Police in Baton Rouge

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 17, 2016: Three police officers are dead in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after another attack by militants. Four other officers were hit in the gun battle, that someone later posted a video of on the internet. One militant was also killed, and as of press time, authorities were … Continued
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July 18, 2016