Prisons Alabama schedules execution of Demetrius Frazier using nitrogen hypoxia Frazier's attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the execution. StaffJanuary 8, 2025
Prisons Family seeks answers after finally receiving autopsy of incarcerated loved one Eddie Richmond was only 20 years old when he was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at Fountain Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 21, 2023
Prisons ADOC correctional officer arrested on charges of using position for personal gain Donaldson has had several other correctional staff arrested over the last two months for drug-related offenses. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 20, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated person escapes work release as prison deaths rise At least 170 incarcerated people have died this year in Alabama prison facilities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 14, 2023
Prisons Former ADOC lieutenant pleads guilty to civil rights, obstruction offenses The lieutenant pleaded guilty to using excessive force on an inmate and lying afterward in an official report to cover up his abuse. StaffSeptember 13, 2023
Prisons New information reveals ADOC contradictions regarding August “security incident” APR reported that Shaw took a hostage, but ADOC said there was never a hostage situation. New documents contradict that. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 8, 2023
Prisons Graphic images depict alleged abuse from correctional officers Graphic images obtained by APR depict the injuries of an incarcerated individual after being beaten by correctional officers. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 8, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated person escapes as deaths continue in ADOC Since last week there have also been multiple deaths at several ADOC facilities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 6, 2023
Prisons Rising death toll in Alabama prisons: 3 more amid silence from ADOC APR reached out to ADOC to confirm several deaths but the public agency never responded. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 1, 2023
Prisons Mental health worker faces charges for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison Jasmonique Ware's charges include trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana and promoting prison contraband. Patrick DarringtonAugust 28, 2023
Prisons Family seeking autopsy of incarcerated loved one says they received his body with bruises When the family received Anthony Kendrick's body for the funeral last week, there were bruises on his body. Patrick DarringtonAugust 25, 2023