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The decision to approve house arrest for Timothy Vess Benton was affected by Leigh Gwathney leaving Alabama’s parole board, Judge Junkin wrote.

Chance Phillips7 hours ago

A lawyer for Lambda Legal was indicted after being accused of making a false statement during a 2022 judicial panel investigating “judge-shopping.”

Wesley Walter1 day ago

Families of victims and the Fayette County community expressed outrage after a convicted sex offender was moved to house arrest.

Chance Phillips4 days ago

A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Orange Beach, but the plaintiff was given 30 days to amend and refile the suit.

Jacob HolmesSeptember 4, 2025

A lawsuit is seeking footage of police encountering Mayor Tony Kennon after audio confirmed a bartender reported a naked man assaulting a woman.

Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2025

Marshall joined a multi-state push for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case over parental notification of changes in student gender identity.

Wesley WalterAugust 27, 2025

A federal judge found the state Senate map diluted the voting power of Black Alabamians, requiring a redrawn Montgomery-area district.

Alex JobinAugust 25, 2025

Advocacy groups urged the court to confirm state law doesn't permit police to compel physical ID, citing a case where a pastor was arrested.

Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2025

The panel of three judges declined to place Alabama under preclearance, but chose to retain jurisdiction until the injunction lapses.

Chance PhillipsAugust 11, 2025

A federal judge ruled Monday that there was probable cause against Como en Casa manager Luis Miguel Campos Reyes.

Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2025