Five people indicted on conspiracy to transport illegal aliens
The maximum penalty for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens within the United States is 10 years in prison.
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Former CEO of defense contractor charged for schemes to defraud U.S. government
Paul Daigle, age 40, has been charged with conspiracy, four counts of wire fraud and four counts of false claims.
Vestavia doctor sentenced to 30 years for producing child porn
A federal judge sentenced Ronald Tai Young Moon Jr. of Vestavia Hills, 56, to 30 years in prison.
Brooks supports DOJ decision to declare New York City an “anarchist jurisdiction”
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, on Tuesday said the New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other “socialist Democrat elected officials” have “utterly failed to maintain law and order.” Brooks said that the lack of leadership has led the U.S. Department of Justice to declare New York City an “anarchist jurisdiction.” President Donald Trump issued … Continued
Inaugural National Faith and Blue Weekend will be held Oct. 9 through 12
The inaugural National Faith & Blue Weekend will bring together law enforcement and faith-based communities all over the United States with the goal of building mutual understanding and respect. Events will be held across the country and will include athletic events, community forums and much more during the weekend of Oct. 9 through 12. MovementForward … Continued
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Just some Christlike compassion and decent management. Getting either in Alabama’s prisons would be a huge surprise.
Protestors will caravan to the Governor’s Mansion to protest $2 billion prison proposal
Alabamians Who Care will be leading a protest caravan to the Governor’s Mansion to protest Gov. Kay Ivey’s controversial plan for the Alabama Department of Corrections to sign a lease agreement to build four massive new prisons, the group said Thursday. The groups said in a statement that Alabamians who care about people incarcerated in … Continued
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"Our Department of Corrections is not being run in a manner that the people of Alabama should accept, and it is past time to make a change there."
Attorney general appoints Prim Escalona to replace U.S. Attorney Jay Town
Attorney General William Barr on Thursday announced the appointment of Prim Escalona as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Escalona, formerly the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Justice Department, fills the position left vacant by the resignation of Jay Town, who ended his … Continued
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