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 DOJ settles lawsuit over “largely segregated housing” The lawsuit filed in 2020 alleged the Ashland Housing Authority maintained "largely segregated housing" for low-income communities. John H. GlennDecember 16, 2022
Courts Labor Dept. charges Hyundai supplier with child labor violation SL Alabama is the second Hyundai supplier over the last year to have been accused of violating the state's child labor laws. John H. GlennOctober 11, 2022
Courts Houston County assistant DA arrested and charged with ethics violations Johnson has been accused of six ethics violations, including allegations of soliciting pictures and sexual contact from criminal defendants. John H. GlennOctober 7, 2022
Courts Pringle says Legislature followed the law in drawing of Congressional district lines Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, carried the redistricting legislation in the House last year. Jacob HolmesSeptember 30, 2022
Courts Roy Moore lawsuit back to square one Moore sued his accusers alleging political conspiracy, defamation, wantonness, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Josh MoonSeptember 14, 2022
Courts SPLC, ACLU of Alabama appeal dismissal of judgeship transfer lawsuit Both groups argued the transfer of a criminal court judgeship violated the state constitution. John H. GlennAugust 24, 2022
Courts Alabama man arrested on charges connected to Capitol insurrection According to court documents, Kaleb Dillard, 26, of Columbiana, entered the Capitol and threw one officer to the ground. StaffAugust 24, 2022
Courts More families urge court to maintain injunction on Alabama’s anti-trans law A number of health care professionals, faith-based groups, and 21 U.S. states have also filed similar briefs in recent months. John H. GlennAugust 22, 2022
Courts Beasley Allen asks judicial panel to consolidate social media cases The lawsuits allege Facebook, Instagram and other social media companies exploit adolescents during their formative years. StaffAugust 2, 2022
Courts Federal judge denies final appeal for Joe Nathan James Jr., execution set for Thursday James was convicted for the 1994 shooting death of his former girlfriend, Faith Hall. Hall's family is asking that he not be executed. Josh MoonJuly 26, 2022