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Another week, more incidents in Alabama prisons

Several incidents occurred last week throughout multiple Alabama Department of Corrections facilities.

Patrick Darrington

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October 2, 2023

Escape, multiple deaths hit several ADOC facilities on Monday

The incidents included several deaths, an attempted suicide, and an escape by an incarcerated individual.

Patrick Darrington

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August 9, 2023

House unlikely to correct drug-related manslaughter bill in special session

If the bill is not addressed, the incorrect version will technically become law in September.

Jacob Holmes

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June 30, 2023

House passes bill creating manslaughter charge for drug trafficking leading to overdose

Some Democrats voiced concerns that the law could have unintended consequences.

Jacob Holmes

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April 28, 2023

Bill seeks to create manslaughter charges for drug trafficking leading to overdose

Another 23 states have such a law on the books and more states are currently considering similar legislation.

Jacob Holmes

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March 31, 2023

Inmate death at Ventress Correctional believed to be an overdose

Michael Hardy, a 40-year-old incarcerated man at the Barbour County facility, was found unresponsive Monday.

John H. Glenn

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November 9, 2022

Pardons and Paroles providing Naloxone training to officers

Bureau officers may need to assist someone experiencing an opioid overdose during the performance of their duties.

August 9, 2022

Illinois man sentenced on drug trafficking charges

Ortega was found guilty of operating a drug trafficking ring that stretched all the way from Mexico to Alabama.

Brandon Moseley

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November 13, 2020

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Humane Alabama prisons would be a real surprise

Just some Christlike compassion and decent management. Getting either in Alabama’s prisons would be a huge surprise.

Josh Moon

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August 3, 2020