Jacob Holmes: My top five stories of 2022
Looking back at some of my top stories from the year.
December 28, 2022
Sebrina Martin
Randy Kelley elected chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party
The party's executive committee also selected a replacement for Sebrina Martin.
August 15, 2022
Alabama Democratic Party disqualifies Sebrina Martin
A subcommittee found substantial evidence that Martin violated bylaws of the party as well as multiple canons of judicial ethics.
July 19, 2022
Hearing to determine Sebrina Martin’s ballot status to be held this week
The party has the power to remove a candidate from the ballot if they find their conduct to be incompatible with the position.
July 12, 2022
Alabama Democratic Party directs Sebrina Martin to show cause to remain on ballot
Martin has until July 8 to respond to the order and fight her disqualification.
July 5, 2022
Woman claims Martin abused her position to adopt her son
Sebrina Martin adopted the newborn sibling of a minor client she represented in a 2016 dependency case.
June 29, 2022
32 lawyers call for action against Sebrina Martin
The letter calls for appropriate action against Martin and even an investigation into the adoption of the children currently in her custody.
June 24, 2022
Children of Sebrina Martin respond to mother’s statement
"Unreal. I'm shaking," Jasmine Martin said after watching the statement. Then she collected herself, hit "watch again" and prepared her response.
June 20, 2022
Sebrina Martin says ex-husband manipulated children into making false claims
Sebrina Martin, the Democratic candidate for family court judge, released a statement Friday defending herself.
June 18, 2022
Son of Sebrina Martin recounts home environment that caused her to lose custody
The court order detailed the bruising of Jonathan Martin as a key indicator of a "pattern of domestic violence" in the home.
June 16, 2022