Courts Lawsuit alleges abuses at another for-profit youth treatment facility The lawsuit filed on behalf of a 17-year-old alleges serious abuse and neglect at a Tuskegee treatment facility. Josh MoonAugust 28, 2024
State Alabama DHR being sued in connection to a 3-year-old’s death The lawsuit also targets individual caseworkers who allegedly failed in their roles to prevent the abuse and neglect Aydah suffered. Patrick DarringtonOctober 6, 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 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
News ADOC officer arrested and charged with abuse of a child According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times. Patrick DarringtonApril 27, 2023
Courts Mayor requests removal of ankle monitor, states altercation was self-defense In a court filing, Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock alleges his wife has a history of abuse, alcoholism and mental illness. Josh MoonFebruary 11, 2022
National SBC executive committee votes to waive attorney-client privilege in abuse review After weeks of heated meetings and two votes against transparency, members voted to allow access to the committee's documents. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 6, 2021
Governor Governor awards grant to assist elderly and disabled abuse victims The grant will enable the department’s Adult Protective Services Division to remove victims from abusive environments. StaffApril 15, 2021
News Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement. StaffDecember 10, 2020
News AG: Assistance is still available to domestic violence victims during pandemic Attorney General Steve Marshall and Jawandalyn Brooks, Executive Director, Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV), joined Thursday to remind the public that domestic violence... StaffApril 16, 2020