Crime that happens in prison is still crime
Are violent acts within Alabama's prisons acceptable forms of punishment sanctioned by the state?
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See recent postsThe indifference to suffering and death is astonishing
Dogs suffering through inhumane conditions, dying at alarming rates, victims of indifference and criminal acts? We would care a lot.
Cost for Alabama’s mega-prison plan swells again
Lawmakers presented legislation that would allow the state to borrow an additional $500 million to build two prisons, bringing the total to $1.28 billion.
“Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison
The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release.
Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jamie Mills
Mills was sentenced to death in 2007 after being convicted for the 2004 double homicide of Floyd and Vera Hill.
78 people died in ADOC facilities in the final months of 2023
Each month had over 20 deaths or investigations opened into those deaths.
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See recent postsLegislature unites over bill against unauthorized organ retention in autopsies
Our government should not be able to take a person’s organs without first asking the family.
Incarcerated man dies after five months in prison
Approximately 43 people have died in Alabama prisons since the beginning of 2024.
A mother’s nightmare: losing a son on Christmas Eve
“I just want to bring some awareness to this because his death is not going to be in vain,” Staten said.
ADOC correctional officer arrested on charges of using position for personal gain
Donaldson has had several other correctional staff arrested over the last two months for drug-related offenses.