Judge denies Roy Moore’s final defamation case
The judge ruled that Moore failed to provide facts to disprove allegations of sexual assault.
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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice.
November 19, 2024
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See recent postsLaws on false reports are now different, but should they have changed?
If these laws already perpetuate injustice and if any change is unlikely to achieve the result we think we want, what are we truly doing here?
Bill creating criminal penalties for clergy who groom children moves forward in House
The bill's sponsor said the bill is needed to ensure clergy in positions of trust do not groom children who are under their authority.
Sen. Britt advances bipartisan bill to protect Coast Guard against sexual assault
This pivotal legislation mandates the implementation of a "safe-to-report" policy within the Coast Guard.
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist sexual assault victims in Alabama
The 13 grants covering all 67 Alabama counties will ensure victims can receive medical attention, counseling and support.
December 15, 2023
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See recent postsConfronting “church hurt” emotionally, physically, sexually, spiritually
In the church-going community, members are talking more openly than ever about “church hurt."
Former deputy sheriff pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman in custody
According to the superseding information and plea documents, the incident occurred on Jan. 30, 2020.
May 4, 2023
AltaPointe ordered to pay $7M in Mobile sexual assault case
The jury found that AltaPointe failed to provide a minimum standard of care that allowed a minor patient to sexually assault another patient.
Perry Hooper now claims sexual assault arrest was a political attack
In a lawsuit filed against the City of Montgomery and MPD, Hooper claims his sexual assault arrest was part of an elaborate political scheme.