Courts Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme Court records indicate that the operation, known as Red44, was a sophisticated bookmaking network. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Courts Ozark citizen cleared of harassment charge against mayor Daleville Judge Barbara Wade ruled that Blankenship failed to establish evidence that any harassment took place. Jacob HolmesFebruary 19, 2024
Courts Court allows nitrogen gas execution to proceed Judges for the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision to deny Smith’s appeal for a preliminary injunction. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 25, 2024
Courts Court allows ban on gender-affirming care for minors to retake effect A full trial on the constitutionality of the ban is set to take place later this year. Jacob HolmesJanuary 12, 2024
Courts One officer charged with murder in the death of Steve Perkins Marquette was arrested by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and booked into the Morgan County Jail with a $30,000 bond. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 8, 2024
Courts Medical cannabis license dispute heads to court in Montgomery tomorrow These lawsuit are just the latest in a string of legal challenges against the AMCC, painting a picture of a regulatory body struggling with... Bill BrittDecember 27, 2023
Courts Federal judge refuses to pause Alabama case on gender-affirming care ban amid legal battle The case is unfolding against a backdrop of widespread legal challenges to similar bans across the U.S. Bill BrittDecember 27, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs alleging prison labor scheme ask court to enforce parole guidelines Since 2019, granted paroles have plummeted to under 10 percent of applicants being released. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
Courts Marshall files brief opposing expedition of Trump’s prosecution Marshall filed a brief in the federal court case involving Trump that opposes a request to expedite the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Patrick DarringtonDecember 21, 2023
Courts Alabama faces expanded lawsuits for discrimination against disabled children in state care A 2022 Department of Justice report highlighted major deficiencies in education standards for disabled children in state custody. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2023
Courts Alabama medical cannabis license process under legal scrutiny: Judge denies TRO The ruling allows the commission to proceed with its planned meeting and licensing process. Bill BrittDecember 12, 2023