Decatur fires 3 officers, suspends 4th in Perkins shooting
Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling announced police officers were terminated in the aftermath of the Stephen Perkins shooting.
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Ivey signs bill giving more leniency before driver’s license suspension
Advocates argued that debt-based suspensions only created further harm.
Alabama prisons halt intakes from county jails during COVID-19 outbreak
The Alabama Department of Corrections on Friday announced a 30-day moratorium on taking in inmates from the county jails amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ADOC on Thursday said an administrative employee in a prison tested positive for the virus, and that all staff who came into contact with the person are under a 14-day quarantine. It … Continued
Alabama Pardons and Paroles Board chair resigns amid turmoil
Lyn Head, chair of the Alabama Pardons and Paroles Board, announced her resignation on Tuesday. Her departure comes amid years of turmoil at the bureau that has resulted in the removal of three staffers and the suspension of parole hearings until at least November 1. In a statement to APR on Wednesday Gov. Kay Ivey’s … Continued
AHSAA Central Board of Control releases statement on Maori Davenport suspension
The AHSAA Central Board of Control and its president, Johnny Hardin, released a statement Monday addressing the suspension of Maori Davenport. The talented senior basketball player from Troy’s Charles Henderson High has been suspended for her senior year for accepting and cashing an $857.20 check from USA Basketball — a “lost wages” payment mistakenly sent … Continued
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Special Supreme Court upholds suspension of Chief Justice Roy Moore
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Special Supreme Court empaneled to hear Chief Justice Roy Moore’s appeal has upheld his permanent suspension, which lasts until his term ends in 2019. The suspension effectively ended his judicial career. The Court of the Judiciary — a nine-member panel that reviews ethics complaints against the State’s judges — suspended … Continued
Suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore asks to cancel oral arguments
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has asked the Special Supreme Court tasked with hearing his appeal to expedite his case and decide his appeal on previously filed briefs. In a motion filed Wednesday, Moore’s attorneys asked the Court to waive oral arguments and consider the appeal on … Continued
Mayor: Suspended judge was disadvantaged by punishment
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said Thursday that suspended Municipal Court judge Lester Hayes had been “disadvantaged” by his suspension from the bench for locking up indigent defendants, which was one reason the City of Montgomery signed Hayes to a consulting contract. “He couldn’t work as a judge, he couldn’t … Continued
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See recent postsThe shape of things to come?
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Several decisions over the next few weeks and months could significantly affect Alabama’s future for generations. Among these are, the appointment of Senator Jeff Sessions’ replacement, the Special Supreme Court’s ruling in Chief Justice Roy Moore’s appeal and the findings of the Montgomery Grand Jury concerning Governor Robert Bentley. Bentley … Continued
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See recent postsJIC’s bogus, twisted excuses for denying records in Moore case
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Special Alabama Supreme Court appointed to hear the appeal of Chief Justice Roy Moore suspension on December 7, sent an order to the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) giving them fourteen days to show cause as to why the Motion to Intervene and Unseal filed by The Alabama Political … Continued