Prisons ADOC sergeant charged in beating death of inmate According to multiple sources, an incarcerated individual named Rubyn Murray was jumped and beaten to death by guards. Patrick DarringtonJuly 28, 2023
Courts Nine Black women sue nursing home alleging racism, racial violence The lawsuit alleges racial violence took place at the Florala Health and Rehabilitation in Covington County. Patrick DarringtonJuly 27, 2023
Prisons Mother grieves her son’s death in an ADOC facility, says guard did nothing to help Tyfeeq Ladon Moore died while serving a sentence at Frank Lee Youth Center. Patrick DarringtonJuly 26, 2023
Courts Sheffield police officer convicted of December assault on Black man Sheffield Police Chief Ricky Terry has filed paperwork to terminate Lt. Max Dotson, according to reports. Patrick DarringtonJuly 26, 2023
Special Session Faith In Action Alabama criticizes new congressional map The new map still contains only one majority Black district in opposition to the mandates of the federal court. Patrick DarringtonJuly 24, 2023
Public safety Jawan Dallas’s family sues the city of Mobile, officers involved in death Jawan Dallas was a 36-year-old Black man tased by officers with the Mobile Police Department on July 2 and died following the tasing. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Prisons Alabama executes James Barber following the Supreme Court’s approval Barber was the first individual to be executed since the state’s moratorium on executions was lifted. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Legislature Voting rights advocates express concern over proposed redistricting maps The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations. Patrick DarringtonJuly 20, 2023
Public safety Jawan Dallas’s family to sue Mobile and police officers Dallas’s family has demanded transparency and accountability from MPD, calling for the release of body cam footage. Patrick DarringtonJuly 19, 2023
Prisons Family is seeking to hold ADOC accountable, seeking legal representation Gerald Cochran Jr. would've seen his family in person for the first time in years on July 16 — but he didn't make it. Patrick DarringtonJuly 18, 2023