State Acting U.S. Attorney encourages Alabama students to take SAFE pledge for gun safety The SAFE Student Pledge empowers young individuals to reduce gun endangerment and violence through responsible choices. StaffOctober 17, 2023
State U.S. Attorney’s Office for middle district observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month The detrimental effects of domestic violence, dating violence, and intimate partner violence can resonate for years. StaffOctober 13, 2023
Courts Former Alabama deputy sheriff sentenced for 2020 sexual assault Joshua Davidson, 33, was sentenced to 12 and half years for sexually assaulting a woman in his custody. Patrick DarringtonAugust 28, 2023
Courts Former Balch & Bingham attorney, Drummond executive bribery convictions upheld Roberson and Gilbert's convictions were upheld by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Brandon MoseleyMay 31, 2021
State U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Alabama announces retirement Louis V. Franklin Sr. retired after three decades of public service. StaffMarch 1, 2021
Public safety Birmingham man sentenced to 204 months in prison for shooting carjacking victim Joshua J. Young of Birmingham pleaded guilty in 2019 to one count of carjacking and other charges. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021
National Authorities identify Nashville RV bomber Human tissue was found after the explosion with DNA said to be a match to Anthony Quinn Warner, age 63. Brandon MoseleyDecember 28, 2020
National Alabama man sentenced to a year in prison for tax evasion In addition to the term, Cooney was ordered to pay $1,311,904.70 in restitution to the IRS. Brandon MoseleyDecember 15, 2020
News Former Birmingham area psychology clinic employee sentenced for defrauding Alabama Medicaid Heidi Robertson was sentenced for her role in a scheme to defraud Alabama Medicaid of at least $1.5 million. Brandon MoseleyNovember 20, 2020
News Five people indicted on conspiracy to transport illegal aliens The maximum penalty for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens within the United States is 10 years in prison. Brandon MoseleyNovember 19, 2020