Marshall files brief opposing expedition of Trump’s prosecution
Marshall filed a brief in the federal court case involving Trump that opposes a request to expedite the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Abortion fund sues AG to prevent prosecution of people helping women seek abortions
Two separate suits have been filed challenging threats of prosecution against such individuals.
Prosecution accepts misdemeanor plea in high-profile environmental administrator’s case
The plea deal came shortly before Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Stephen C. Wallace was to hear arguments on selective and vindictive prosecution.
Governor awards grant to aid prosecution of impaired drivers
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $164,421 grant to improve safety on Alabama’s highways by stepping up prosecution in cases involving impaired driving. The grant will enable the state Office of Prosecution Services to provide local prosecutors and law enforcement with the proper training and technical assistance to obtain convictions in traffic stops and crash-related … Continued
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See recent postsIf we’re indicting people who fail to protect children, Republican lawmakers should be terrified
I would like to report a whole bunch of crimes. Murders, actually. Hundreds of murders. I want every Republican legislator, at least the last two Republican governors and a handful of Democrats charged with killing a whole bunch of babies. Babies that they had a responsibility to care for. Following the indictment of Marshae Jones … Continued
Ethics lawyer draws heat in hearing for Trump’s former regional EPA director, associate
In early May, defense attorneys presented evidence they say that shows Ethics Commission lawyers engaged in selective and vindictive prosecution when they sought indictments against Scott Phillips and Onis “Trey” Glenn III. The defense also argued before Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Stephen Wallace that the commission had violated the men’s right to due process. … Continued
Marsh files bill to protect people who save animals from locked cars
Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh, R-Anniston, filed a bill Tuesday that would provide immunity from prosecution to any person who rescues an animal from a hot car. The bill would protect people who break into cars to free animals they believe may be at risk if they contact police or animal control before attempting … Continued
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See recent postsMaddox is right: The state shouldn’t pay for Bentley’s attorneys
Should the state be footing the bill for attorneys to defend former Gov. Robert Bentley in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency head Spencer Collier? Gov. Kay Ivey says it should, that the state has an obligation to do so under the law. Her challenger for the seat she currently … Continued
Merrill announces successful closure of voter fraud complaints
Tuesday, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) announced that his office has now successfully resolved or closed all election complaints from the 2016 regular election cycle and the 2017 special Senate election. Sec. Merrill’s team has now closed more than 92 percent of all of thw election issue reports that have been submitted by … Continued
Federal Grand Jury indicts two lawyers and Drummond Vice President in conspiracy to bribe Oliver Robinson
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A Federal Grand Jury indicted two Birmingham lawyers and an Alabama coal company executive on charges of conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. The indictment charges that the three paid former state Rep. Oliver Robinson, D-Birmingham, who has already pleaded guilty, to take official action favorable to … Continued