death penalty

Rep. Matt Simpson hopes death penalty bill shifts legal precedent

Simpson discussed working to shift legal precedent regulating the use of the death penalty during a Monday media appearance.

Wesley Walter

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August 19, 2025

Alabama lawmakers renew push for death penalty in child rape cases

The legislation will be reintroduced during the 2026 Legislative Session.

Mary Claire Wooten

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August 1, 2025

Sen. Sam Givhan endorses execution in child sex abuse cases, firing squads

Givhan discussed a proposed bill to allow the death penalty for child rape cases during a Wednesday radio appearance.

Wesley Walter

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July 31, 2025

Alabama Executes James Osgood for 2010 Capital Murder of Tracy Lynn Brown

Convicted of the 2010 rape and murder of Tracy Lynn Brown, Osgood confessed to the crime and ultimately waived his appeals.

April 25, 2025

Alabama set to execute second inmate this year in April

James Osgood, a 55-year-old death row inmate, was convicted of the 2010 rape and murder of Tracy Lynn Brown in Chilton County.

Alex Jobin

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March 18, 2025

Steve Marshall rages as Ivey spares man in flawed death row case

Marshall, ever the political opportunist, instead chose to frame the governor’s decision as an affront to his authority rather than an act of conscience.

Bill Britt

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March 1, 2025

Steve Marshall proud Alabama leads US in executions, despite backlash

This year marks the first time Alabama has led the U.S. in executions.

Wesley Walter

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December 27, 2024

Execution of Alan Eugene Miller carried out by controversial nitrogen hypoxia method

This marked only the second time the state has used this controversial method, in which the condemned inmate inhales pure nitrogen.

Bill Britt

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September 27, 2024

Alabama executes Jamie Ray Mills after series of failed appeals

Despite the opportunity to review disturbing new evidence, Alabama proceeded with the execution.

May 31, 2024