Prisons Three more deaths confirmed among incarcerated population in February At least five incarcerated individuals, all men, have died in state custody so far this month. John H. GlennFebruary 13, 2023
Legislature Bill would require ADOC to report monthly to oversight committee The reports required include statistics on inmate deaths and sexual abuse. Jacob HolmesFebruary 10, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at St. Clair Correctional Facility Timothy Sanderson, a 57-year-old incarcerated man at the facility, was pronounced dead on Sunday. John H. GlennFebruary 9, 2023
Prisons Former correctional lieutenant indicted on excessive force, obstruction charges A former correctional lieutenant was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday with counts of use of excessive force and obstruction. John H. GlennFebruary 8, 2023
Prisons Billion dollar prison healthcare contract halted after claims of “undue influence” YesCare was awarded the $1.06 billion contract, despite not being the lowest bidder. Questions linger about several aspects of the bid process. Josh MoonFebruary 7, 2023
News At least 11 confirmed dead in Alabama prisons in January Within a four-day span beginning Jan. 27 and ending on Jan. 31, at least five incarcerated individuals died. John H. GlennFebruary 6, 2023
Prisons Another incarcerated individual has died in state custody Fulmer's death is the tenth fatality confirmed to APR in the state corrections system this month. John H. GlennFebruary 3, 2023
Prisons Nearly 100 incarcerated people near the end of their sentence released The total number scheduled for early release is more than 400. John H. GlennFebruary 1, 2023
Prisons Three prisoners die at Donaldson, Ventress Correctional Facilities Three incarcerated individuals died over the weekend in state custody. John H. GlennFebruary 1, 2023
Prisons Early release of hundreds of incarcerated people delayed The Alabama Department of Corrections failed to notify the victims. John H. GlennJanuary 31, 2023