Data reveals Alabama to have fifth highest rate of gun violence in the U.S.
With a rate of 213.6 shooting incidents per 100,000 residents, Alabama ranks fifth in gun violence per capita.
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House Judiciary Committee passes bill to criminalize theft of employee retirement benefits
Aggravated theft of employee retirement benefits would constitute a Class C felony, carrying a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases
The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution.
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See recent postsTo get to the bottom of crime problems, look deeper
A decision to cut funding for middle school sports likely helped increase youth crime rates in Montgomery.
Sen. Britt urges the Senate to pass Laken Riley Act
Sen. Katie Britt is calling for the Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act as her accused killer's trial begins.
Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues
Recently recognized as the “Crime Stopper of the Year,” Rep. Treadaway will sit on a new committee on urban crime.
Reed: Attacks on Montgomery are about controlling money, not stopping crime
During an interview with Alabama Politics This Week, Reed talked candidly about the city's crime issues — both real and sensationalized.
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See recent postsBill to jail librarians appears to also make many stores “public nuisances”
Under the law, any premises used to sell or show R-rated movies could end up being considered a public nuisance.
House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention
Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members.
House advances bill allowing arrest of librarians
The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors."