Courts Reentry Commission: Proposition of new municipal court database Alabama judges propose a database to consolidate municipal court cases, allowing concurrent sentences for smoother inmate reentry. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Courts Alabama Supreme Court allows governor to pick time frame for executions Executions in Alabama were previously carried out by the Alabama Department of Corrections in a single 24-hour window. John H. GlennJanuary 16, 2023
Courts Supreme Court welcomes Justice Greg Cook and re-elected Justice Kelli Wise Cook was elected in November to fill the seat of Justice Michael Bolin, who retires this week after 18 years on the court. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
Courts Perry Hooper Jr. issues apology, admits “regrettable conduct” Hooper was facing a felony sexual assault charge. Josh MoonDecember 7, 2022
Courts Montgomery DA moves to dismiss case against Perry Hooper Jr. Hooper had been charged with felony sexual assault, but the alleged victim refused to cooperate with his prosecution. Josh MoonDecember 6, 2022
Courts Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom Albritton welcomes court review After the AG filed suit against the Ethics Commission, its executive director said it welcomes the review. Josh MoonNovember 30, 2022
Courts Case against former Rep. Perry Hooper likely to be dropped After the alleged victim asked that charges be dropped, a chief deputy DA said moving forward is "almost impossible." Josh MoonNovember 30, 2022
Courts Alabama AG vs. Alabama Ethics Commission Alabama AG Steve Marshall filed a lawsuit Monday against the Alabama Ethics Commission, seeking to have an opinion invalidated. Josh MoonNovember 29, 2022
Courts Alleged victim asks that charges against Perry Hooper be dropped Hooper was indicted on a felony sexual assault charge earlier this month following an incident at a Montgomery restaurant. Josh MoonNovember 28, 2022
Courts Perry Hooper, Trump Alabama co-chair, indicted for sexual abuse The indictment by a Montgomery grand jury comes after an August arrest on charges he groped and kissed a restaurant hostess. Josh MoonNovember 22, 2022
Courts Unitarian Universalists file brief in support of trans youth seeking gender-affirming care Twenty-eight Alabama clergy also joined the brief. StaffNovember 18, 2022