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Huntsville police chief: Protesters “brought this on themselves”

Huntsville’s police chief and the Madison County sheriff defended the use of tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters in downtown Huntsville Wednesday evening, claiming the demonstrators “came here for the fight, not us.” Chief Mark McMurray said Thursday that demonstrators — whom he described as “anarchists” — “brought this on themselves” after refusing to … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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June 4, 2020

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What happened in Huntsville Wednesday night was disgraceful

Law enforcement officers in Huntsville assaulted dozens of people Wednesday night following a peaceful protest and march.  This is the accurate description of what took place in Huntsville.  I don’t care what you heard on “the news” or what you read on Facebook or Twitter. That’s what happened.  Following a peaceful protest downtown — for … Continued

Josh Moon

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June 4, 2020

Byrne opposes Trump plan to use U.S. military to stop unrest

President Donald Trump said he would deploy active-duty American armed forces to stop unrest in major American cities if governors fail to use the National Guard. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced that he opposed the president’s plan. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, has been a staunch Trump supporter in the House of Representatives, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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June 4, 2020

Second inmate dies after testing positive for COVID-19

William Hershell Moon, 74, died Wednesday at a hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, the Alabama Department of Corrections announced Wednesday.  Moon, who was serving a life sentence at the St. Clair Correctional Facility, had a history of chronic medical problems, ADOC said in the statement. He began exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 after returning to … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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June 3, 2020

Department of Corrections investigating two recent apparent inmate suicides

The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating the deaths of two inmates last month and say both may have been suicides.  Jamal O’Neal Jackson, 29, was found unresponsive in his cell at Holman Correctional Facility on May 15, and attempts to save his life were unsuccessful, ADOC spokeswoman Samantha Rose confirmed for APR in a … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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June 3, 2020

Jefferson County imposes curfew following unrest

The Jefferson County Commission on Tuesday placed the entire county under a curfew. The curfew will be in effect Tuesday, June 2 and last through June 9, 2020. The curfew will run from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The curfew is in response to unrest that erupted in Birmingham on Sunday night. Though most of … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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June 3, 2020

Birmingham designates park for protests amid ban on demonstrations elsewhere

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Wednesday said the city has selected a park where those who wish to hold demonstrations may do so.  Woodfin’s statement Wednesday followed his amended proclamation of a state of emergency on Tuesday that enacted a city-wide curfew and banned demonstrations and marches on city roads and property while the proclamation … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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June 3, 2020

ACLU of Alabama says Birmingham’s ban on demonstrations is overreach

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s ban on all demonstrations on city property runs counter to the city’s history of protest and of the U.S. Constitution, says the ACLU of Alabama.  Woodfin on Monday issued a state of emergency proclamation that set a city-wide curfew from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., and banned demonstrations, parades, marches or … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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June 3, 2020

Moody police officer shot and killed in the line of duty

Moody Police Sergeant Stephen Williams was shot and killed Tuesday in the line of duty at the Super 8 Motel on Highway 411, multiple news outlets have reported. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement in response to the officer’s death. “I am deeply saddened to hear Sergeant Stephen Williams was killed in the line … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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June 3, 2020