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Courts

Former Balch & Bingham attorney, Drummond executive bribery convictions upheld

Roberson and Gilbert's convictions were upheld by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

May 31, 2021

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.

May 12, 2021

Birmingham man sentenced to 204 months in prison for shooting carjacking victim

Joshua J. Young of Birmingham pleaded guilty in 2019 to one count of carjacking and other charges.

February 2, 2021

Doctor and her husband plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute opioids

Elizabeth Korcz, M.D., age 47, and her husband and practice manager Matthew Korcz, age 47, both pleaded guilty.

December 17, 2020

Alabama man sentenced to a year in prison for tax evasion

In addition to the term, Cooney was ordered to pay $1,311,904.70 in restitution to the IRS.

December 15, 2020

Former Birmingham area psychology clinic employee sentenced for defrauding Alabama Medicaid

Heidi Robertson was sentenced for her role in a scheme to defraud Alabama Medicaid of at least $1.5 million.

November 20, 2020

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.

November 18, 2020

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.

November 13, 2020

Mathew Miller sentenced to 600 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children

Miller, who lived in Tuscaloosa, was charged in a 20-count indictment and convicted in October 2019.

October 5, 2020

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.

October 1, 2020