Featured Opinion Opinion | Hooper’s accuser matched his power with some of her own Hooper’s accuser seems to have successfully matched his power with some of her own. And she just might be winning. David PersonDecember 1, 2022
Courts Case against former Rep. Perry Hooper likely to be dropped After the alleged victim asked that charges be dropped, a chief deputy DA said moving forward is "almost impossible." Josh MoonNovember 30, 2022
Courts Alleged victim asks that charges against Perry Hooper be dropped Hooper was indicted on a felony sexual assault charge earlier this month following an incident at a Montgomery restaurant. Josh MoonNovember 28, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man alleges he was sexually assaulted by corrections officer A judge found that officials at the prison were shielded by qualified immunity, but the incarcerated man had presented evidence of First Amendment violations. John H. GlennAugust 17, 2022
Courts Roy Moore wins defamation suit against Democrat super PAC A jury awarded Moore $8.2 million in damages. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2022
Courts Defamation trial between Roy Moore, accuser Leigh Corfman begins Tuesday The trial is expected to last up to 10 days with more than 50 people on the witness list. Jacob HolmesJanuary 25, 2022
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims statewide The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy, community education and prevention services. StaffJanuary 1, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey awards more than $9.5 million to assist victims of crime Ivey awarded 25 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to help victims of crime across Alabama. StaffDecember 17, 2021
Legislature Legislature gives final passage to Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights The bill provides fundamental protections and guarantees to those who have suffered from certain violent crimes. StaffMay 18, 2021
Legislature House is expected to consider Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights The House has the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights on Tuesday's proposed special order calendar Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021