Prisons Wrongful death lawsuit claims ADOC ignored kidnapping, torture, rape and more The federal lawsuit alleges ADOC officials ignored repeated reports of the kidnap, torture, beating and rape of an inmate who died as a result. Josh Moon2 days ago
Prisons Barclays pulls out as underwriter for CoreCivic’s Alabama prison construction deal Barclays had come under fire after pledging in 2019 to cut ties with private prison companies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Prisons CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state. Eddie BurkhalterApril 16, 2021
Prisons As vaccines trickle into Alabama prisons, COVID-19 deaths continue Despite statements in February that vaccines couldn't be stored outside of prisons and brought in, that's what's now happening. Eddie BurkhalterApril 13, 2021
Prisons Barclays aiding Alabama prison financing despite pledge against private prison companies Barclays in 2019 said the company would no longer finance private prison companies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 6, 2021
Prisons PR firm’s contract for Alabama prisons held up in oversight committee Some members expressed concern that $1.5 million could be better spent on the state's prison crisis. Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2021
Prisons 63rd Alabama inmate dies after positive COVID test, still no vaccinations Inmates in Alabama have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations for 42 days, but none have been vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2021
Prisons Alabama prisons rank eighth-deadliest due to COVID, yet no inmate vaccinations Vaccinations could begin late March, may be delayed, depending on arrival of refrigeration equipment/inspections. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 1, 2021
Prisons Alabama inmate death being investigated as possible suicide Travis Jackson, 43, was found unresponsive on his cell at the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore on Feb. 9. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 26, 2021
Prisons Governor awards grant for drug rehabilitation in state prisons The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program is a volunteer six-month course. StaffFebruary 19, 2021
Prisons Report: Alabama ranks 4th-highest in percentage of inmates serving harshest sentences In Alabama, 26 percent of inmates are serving life with or without parole or sentences of at least 50 years. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021