ADOC officer arrested in Montgomery sex trafficking bust
Harris was charged with traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, among other charges.
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ALSDE employee, former chair of anti-abortion group arrested for child sex abuse
Cole Wagner, who worked in government relations for ALSDE, was indicted by a Montgomery grand jury on June 30.
New report on Alabama child wellbeing released
The number of child abuse or neglect reports more than doubled in at least 27 counties.
April 12, 2023
Alabama Democratic Party disqualifies Sebrina Martin
A subcommittee found substantial evidence that Martin violated bylaws of the party as well as multiple canons of judicial ethics.
Democratic Party procedure could revoke nomination from Sebrina Martin
Parties are not legally required to follow primary results, and Democratic Party bylaws provide for the removal of a nominee.
Sebrina Martin lost custody of six children for use of excessive corporal punishment
Court documents show Martin lost custody of six children due to excessive corporal punishment in her Montgomery home in July 2013.
Lawsuit alleges teen girl abused in Alabama psychiatric residential center
The 16-year-old girl suffered from abuse from staff and residents at Sequel Owens Cross Roads, according to the lawsuit, resulting in a broken jaw.
Gov. Ivey awards more than $9.5 million to assist victims of crime
Ivey awarded 25 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to help victims of crime across Alabama.
December 17, 2021
Gov. Ivey awards grant for new system to aid child abuse victims
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $375,000 grant to establish a statewide network that will ensure that victims of child abuse receive immediate and professional medical care and other assistance. The grant will enable the Children’s of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics to collaborate with the Alabama Network of … Continued
July 10, 2020
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
U.S. Attorney Jay Town recognized Tuesday that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to focus on the safety and well-being of our children. Town and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Assistant Special Agent in Charge for Alabama James G. Hernandez reminded parents to be vigilant of their children’s online … Continued