Prisons Will the Legislature address prison overcrowding before session’s end? Rep. Jim Hill's bill which would give judges more discretion in sentencing faces an uphill climb in the state Senate. Chance PhillipsMay 7, 2024
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
Prisons Two incarcerated men found dead in separate facilities Wednesday With their passing, at least 54 individuals have died in Alabama state prisons this year. Patrick DarringtonJune 5, 2023
Prisons Videos show apparent medical neglect at ADOC facility Multiple videos taken at the Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton show several inmates suffering from medical neglect and harsh conditions. Patrick DarringtonMay 12, 2023
Prisons ADOC places officer accused of child abuse on leave The correctional officer, Lateshia Jackson, was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child. Patrick DarringtonMay 2, 2023
Prisons Federal prison guard indicted for assaulting Alabama inmates The alleged sexual assaults occurred at the federal prison facility located in Aliceville. Josh MoonApril 28, 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
Prisons ADOC moving all litigation to AG’s office The transition comes after AG Steve Marshall stripped ADOC attorneys of litigation authority. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man dead at Staton Correctional Facility Kevin DeWayne Bell, a 41-year-old incarcerated man at the Elmore County facility, was reported dead on Monday. John H. GlennApril 7, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man reported dead at Donaldson Correctional Facility Including this latest death, at least 12 incarcerated men have died in Alabama prisons in March. John H. GlennMarch 30, 2023