Prisons Alabama Executes James Osgood for 2010 Capital Murder of Tracy Lynn Brown Convicted of the 2010 rape and murder of Tracy Lynn Brown, Osgood confessed to the crime and ultimately waived his appeals. Staff1 day ago
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at Bibb prison on Independence Day The DOJ in a lawsuit states the Alabama Department of Corrections has failed to keep prisoners safe from violence and drugs. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 7, 2021
Prisons Alabama Appleseed featured in NFL spot Alabama Appleseed was successful in freeing Ronald McKeithen after serving 37 years of a life sentence. Eddie BurkhalterJune 30, 2021
Prisons ACLU of Alabama report finds drastic drop in pardons granted The board does not have to disclose why they deny pardons, and there's no way to appeal. Eddie BurkhalterJune 24, 2021
Prisons Anniston man who sued over medical treatment while incarcerated dies Patrick Neal, who was paralyzed after failed attempts to get medical help, leaves behind four children. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
Prisons Newly formed commission on reentry meets The commission's goal is to aid reentry by improving services to the formerly incarcerated. Eddie BurkhalterJune 11, 2021
Prisons Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles to reopen hearings to public Pardons and parole hearings have been closed to the public since March due to COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJune 10, 2021
Prisons Deadline passes on prison contracts With the private prison option apparently fading, Ivey said that she would discuss the situation with House and Senate leaders. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
Prisons Formerly incarcerated man paralyzed after denied care for months: lawsuit Patrick Neal, 29, is being treated at UAB, where doctors tell his family he'll be paralyzed for life. Eddie BurkhalterMay 26, 2021
Prisons Department of Justice: Alabama prisons still deadly, years after warnings Despite warnings in 2019, the state has failed to address violence, contraband and homicides, according to the Department of Justice. Eddie BurkhalterMay 20, 2021
Governor Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison construction plan The judge dismissed the lawsuit on grounds that defendants have "sovereign immunity" and the allegations failed on legal merit. Eddie BurkhalterMay 18, 2021