Prisons ADOC worker arrested for possession of drugs, contraband Nina Rodgers, 60, was responsible for running the commissary store at Donaldson prison before her arrest. Patrick DarringtonJuly 14, 2023
Prisons Alabama prisons lack ice, and aren’t fixing raw sewage exposure, sources say Incarcerated individuals in Alabama Department of Corrections facilities are being left without adequate access to ice and have been exposed to raw sewage. Patrick DarringtonJuly 12, 2023
Prisons Former ADOC nurse describes what she witnessed and her fear for incarcerated husband Crystal Chapman has first-hand experience with Alabama prisons as a former nurse — now she's afraid her husband may die there. Patrick DarringtonJuly 11, 2023
State AG’s office, ADOC spar over legal services contracts The two agencies seem to have disagreements over how several ADOC lawsuits should be handled. Josh MoonJuly 7, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man confirmed dead at Fountain Facility The number of incarcerated individuals who reportedly died so far this year is higher than previously thought. Patrick DarringtonJuly 7, 2023
Courts Another $15 million to defend ADOC According to state records and new contracts, one attorney is set to make more than $30 million defending ADOC. Josh MoonJuly 6, 2023
News Another incarcerated person dies in ADOC Facility, death numbers continue to rise Along with Brackins’ death, there have been over 4 deaths of incarcerated people in the span of a week to occur at the Donaldson... Patrick DarringtonJune 30, 2023
Prisons ADOC captain accused of retaliating against incarcerated individual Bernard Jemison says he's being retaliated against over videos showing medical neglect and conditions in ADOC prisons. Patrick DarringtonJune 19, 2023
Prisons Two men attempted suicide in Alabama prisons Sunday, one died 34-year-old Steven Seay’s death marks at least 56 people who have died inside ADOC prisons this year. Patrick DarringtonJune 14, 2023
Courts The cost to defend the Alabama Department of Corrections: $7.6 million By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation Josh MoonJune 7, 2023