Incarcerated man at Donaldson prison dies after attack
The man's death is the latest in what is quickly becoming one of the deadliest years in Alabama prisons.
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Prisoner death not being investigate as homicide despite “blunt force trauma”
The county coroner said Victor Russo was found unresponsive in his cell with apparent blunt force trauma and died two days later at a local hospital.
Three more incarcerated men die with COVID-19
The three deaths, all at St. Clair Correctional Facility, bring the total number of COVID-related deaths among Alabama's incarcerated to 73.
Alabama prisoner dies after taken to another prison instead of hospital
William Sullivan died shortly after arriving to Kilby Correctional Facility on Jan. 8 from the minimum security Red Eagle Work Center in Montgomery.
U.S. Treasury issues final rule on use of COVID aid
The federal government seemed to leave open the possibility for Alabama to use the aid to build new prisons.
APR’s top 5 stories of 2021
From an insurrection to medical marijuana, these are the top stories that captivated APR readers in 2021.
Federal judge extends deadline until 2025 to address mental health in prisons
The judge's order states the Alabama Department of Corrections hasn't adequately addressed a deadly crisis for prisoners with mental health illnesses.
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I still hold the same ideology: Some folks need prison; others need help.
Organizations challenge use of COVID relief funds to build prisons
“Building more prisons is a gross misuse of funds that were sent to help the people of Alabama, not punish them,” said JaTaune Bosby.
December 21, 2021
Chris England reacts to prison commissioner’s departure
Perhaps no other Alabama lawmaker has been more vocal in calling for Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn's replacement.