Bondsmen challenge bill to allow partial cash bond
Rep. Chris England said the bondsmen's argument was a red herring and that they really oppose the bill because it hurts their business.
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See recent postsDonald Trump should be in prison
The evidence gathered by special counsel Jack Smith against Donald Trump paints a clear picture of a former president who should be in prison.
House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention
Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members.
“Sound of Freedom” Act would automatically sentence child traffickers to life in prison
Under current Alabama law, first-degree human trafficking is already a Class A felony.
Report: Alabama’s broken parole board violating its own guidelines and state law
An investigative report from al.com delves into the many troubling issues with Alabama's Pardons and Paroles Board.
FAMM testifies about the need for independent prison oversight in Alabama
A poll issued by the organization found 82 percent of respondents favor independent prison oversight.
Mental health worker faces charges for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison
Jasmonique Ware's charges include trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana and promoting prison contraband.
Governor opposes parole of Judith Ann Neelley, convicted of killing child
In 1982, Neelley, along with her late husband, Alvin Howard Neelley, abducted 13-year-old Lisa Ann Millican.
May 24, 2023
Ivey signs “good time” bill into law
Under the new law, perfectly behaved incarcerated individuals will begin to earn 30 days off for each 30 days served.
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See recent postsDonald Watkins blogs from prison
A convicted criminal has been blogging scurrilous, vicious, outlandish lies about some of our state’s and nation’s most outstanding leaders.