Northern District of Alabama

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Sen. Britt celebrates new U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama

Senator Katie Britt attended the investiture of Harold D. Mooty III, who secured the most bipartisan support of any 119th Congress nominee.

Alex Jobin

March 3, 2026

Senate confirms Alabama lawyer Harold D. Mooty III for federal judgeship

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 66-32 to confirm Mooty’s appointment, following his nomination by Trump in August.

Wesley Walter

October 22, 2025

Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme

Court records indicate that the operation, known as Red44, was a sophisticated bookmaking network.

February 13, 2025

House unanimously approves Rep. Strong’s plan to streamline North Alabama Courts

The bill aims to improve the organization of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.

December 4, 2024

Parsons Corporation faces federal suit for systemic age and racism discrimination

A federal lawsuit has been filed against defense contractor Parsons Corporation by a longtime employee alleging employment discrimination.

August 2, 2023

U.S. Attorney’s office and the FBI raise awareness of elder abuse

In 2021, over 1,100 Alabama seniors reported being victims of elder fraud with losses of over $17 million.

June 15, 2022

Fallen officers to be honored as part of National Police Week

This year, National Police Week is observed from Sunday, May 9, through Saturday, May 15, 2021.

Brandon Moseley

May 12, 2021

Former Alabama federal prosecutor co-hosting popular politics podcast

Birmingham's Joyce Vance lends her decades of experience as a top federal prosecutor to a popular new weekly conversation.

Micah Danney

March 31, 2021

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.

Brandon Moseley

November 18, 2020

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

Eddie Burkhalter

July 16, 2020