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A paperwork error could send a veteran back to prison. But there is hope

"Lett is going back in the system. Even though everyone believes he doesn’t belong in the system any longer."

April 1, 2021

Alabama man, Oath Keeper charged with entering U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6

A man wearing the same clothing as Joshua James of Arab can be sen in photos guarding Roger Stone the day before the attack.

March 10, 2021

Alabama House passes several criminal justice-related bills

The bills address community corrections, judicial discretion in sentencing and the cost of housing state inmates in county jails.

February 24, 2021

House passes bill to bring back retired judges to deal with case backlog

Retired judges could be brought in on a part-time basis to deal with the judge shortage and a growing backlog of cases.

February 11, 2021

Court blocks subpoenas of APCO executives in Roberson-Drummond case

The judge ruled that the request to depose Alabama Power executives was overly broad and unlikely to yield information.

January 14, 2021

Governor awards grants to battle illegal drugs in Alabama

Ivey awarded $1.63 million to fight against illegal drugs, illegally obtained prescribed drugs and drug-related crime.

December 30, 2020

Law grads concerned over in-person Alabama bar exams amid COVID-19 surge

Test-takers in Alabama are required to sign a waiver noting that they’re taking the test at their own risk.

July 16, 2020

U.S. Attorney Jay Town announces resignation

Jay Town, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, on Friday announced his resignation and plans to work at a Huntsville defense contractor and cybersecurity solutions company. Town’s resignation will be effective Wednesday, July 15, according to a press release. “After much thoughtful prayer and great personal consideration, I have made the decision … Continued

July 10, 2020

How qualified immunity affected an Alabama man shot five times during a police sting

Trinell King was driving his girlfriend’s car to give an acquaintance, Donavan Brown, a ride when a Warrior Police Department officer pulled him over because the car didn’t have a license plate. King, who is Black, didn’t have proof of insurance or a driver’s license that September day in 2015, but gave the officer a … Continued

June 30, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey extends public health emergency, issues COVID-19 lawsuit protections

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday extended the formal “public health emergency” for 60 days, beginning May 13. Ivey also issued another proclamation that provides liability protection for businesses and health care providers from being sued over COVID-19 matters if those businesses and health care providers “comply with or reasonably attempt to comply with applicable public … Continued

May 8, 2020