News Alabama man known for Jan. 6 insurrection role indicted on rape charge Herrington pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting, resisting, and impeding officers during the events of January 6. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 4, 2024
Courts Hanceville mayor indicted for misusing office The longtime mayor of Hanceville, a former police officer, was indicted on 15 counts of using his office for personal gain. Josh MoonNovember 8, 2023
Legislature State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge The indictment of Rogers follows the indictment for former State Rep. Fred Plump for involvement in the same kickback scheme. Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2023
Local news Former Montgomery correctional officer indicted on federal charges Mario Avery was indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts. Patrick DarringtonAugust 31, 2023
Party politics Alabama Republicans cheer on thrice-indicted former president Trump Trump told the audience that he sees the historic three indictments against him as a "badge of honor." Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2023
Prisons Former Alabama correctional officer indicted for beating three compliant prisoners The DOJ in a lawsuit against Alabama alleges the state's correctional officers' use of violence and coverups are unconstitutional. Eddie BurkhalterApril 25, 2022
News Former Alabama prison supervisor convicted for failing to intervene in beating Willie Burks watched the handcuffed person be beaten, then afterward said "that’s fair,"according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 24, 2021
Corruption State Rep: Lee County DA’s past cases should be reviewed by AG, DOJ Rep. Jeremy Gray, D-Opelika, wants the AG’s office or DOJ to examine all of the DA's previous cases for similar issues. Josh MoonNovember 10, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama Supreme Court’s failure to act on Hubbard is jeopardizing other cases The attorneys working for indicted Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely didn’t mince words Tuesday afternoon, following Blakely’s arraignment: They’re hoping the Alabama Supreme Court... Josh MoonNovember 13, 2019
News Former Alabama corrections officer indicted in beating of two inmates A former Alabama corrections officer has been indicted on charges that he failed to stop an officer under his command from beating two inmates... Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 19, 2019