12/23/2022
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11/17/2022
Listening to 93.1 FM on my drive through Montgomery tonight. I’m disheartened by the female host’s comments regarding parole in Alabama. If you’re going to host a news segment involving parole in Alabama, you might want to be a little more informed. I welcome an invite to educate you as to issues with parole in Alabama and DOC issues.
11/15/2022
Jury returns not guilty verdict in Dothan murder case
What a win for our client!!!
Demingus Humphrey walked out of a Houston County courtroom on Monday free for the first time in two years.
06/28/2022
Montgomery County DA’s office hosting job fair Tuesday
JOB FAIR TOMORROW!
https://www.wsfa.com/2022/06/27/montgomery-county-das-office-hosting-job-fair-tuesday/?outputType=amp
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office will host its third Second Chance Job Fair on Tuesday.
04/10/2022
Ex-Alabama prison sergeant gets 30 months in federal lockup for assaulting inmates
Ulysses Oliver Jr., 47, pleaded guilty in 2019 to beating inmates at Elmore Correctional Facility multiple times.
04/04/2022
Former Alabama Corrections Lieutenant Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison - Alabama News
A former Alabama Department of Corrections lieutenant has been sentenced for failing to stop an officer from assaulting an inmate.
04/04/2022
Donaldson Correctional Officer arrested after death of an inmate
A correctional officer at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer has been arrested after an investigation into the death of an inmate in February.
04/04/2022
Local Man Turns Life Around after Serving 37 Years in Prison - Alabama News
https://www.alabamanews.net/2022/03/15/local-man-turns-life-around-after-serving-37-years-in-prison/
Originally given life without parole after being convicted of first degree robbery, Ronald McKeithen says he’s blessed someone noticed his case and did something about it. “I hadn’t talked to a lawyer in 37 years,” said McKeithen. Due to three prior offenses, McKeithen’s sentence was based...
04/04/2022
ADOC modifies in-person visitation procedures, effective April 2
The Alabama Department of Corrections released a statement earlier this week to announce updated policies regarding in-person visitation for inmates. The updates come as the Department now deemed it safe by relevant health experts to further expand access for visitations. The updated protocols inclu...
12/31/2021
Alabama lagging on new plan for incarcerating parole violators
https://www.al.com/news/2021/12/alabama-lagging-on-new-plan-for-incarcerating-parole-violators.html
The Bureau of Pardons and Paroles plans to buy a vacant, private prison in west Alabama as a long-term solution.
12/31/2021
Groups seek probe of Alabama use of virus funds for prisons
https://www.wsfa.com/app/2021/12/18/groups-seek-probe-alabama-use-virus-funds-prisons/
Nearly two dozen organizations have sent a letter asking the U.S. House Financial Services Committee to investigate Alabama’s plan to use $400 million in pandemic relief funds to build two super size prisons.
12/31/2021
‘A humanitarian crisis’: Why Alabama could lose control of its dangerous prisons
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/01/alabama-prisons-humanitarian-crisis-523548
Alabama sends so many people to prison that the state can no longer safely house its inmates, consequences of a tough-on-crime mentality among politicians and the public that keeps aggressive sentencing laws on the books.
12/31/2021
Alabama prisons to allow visitors after 20 months
https://www.al.com/news/2021/11/alabama-prisons-to-resume-visitation-after-20-months.html
Modified visitations will resume Dec. 4.
12/31/2021
Alabama parole rate far short of board’s own recommended guidelines
The rate of paroles granted to Alabama inmates has dropped over the last three years.
12/31/2021
Alabama lawmaker’s ‘Sgt. Nick Risner Act’ could eliminate portion of early release prison policy
In the wake of the deadly shootout with Sheffield Police, an Alabama lawmaker has drafted a bill that would prevent inmates convicted of manslaughter from receiving good-time-served credit in prison.
12/31/2021
DOJ describes failing Alabama prisons, say inmate died from excessive heat
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a new complaint in its lawsuit alleging unconstitutional conditions in Alabama's men's prisons
12/31/2021
Stop pretrial punishment: Denying bail to accused won't fix Montgomery's safety issues
https://amp.montgomeryadvertiser.com/amp/8679158002
The human costs of pretrial detention are substantial and shouldn't be easily imposed , say 75 advocates for the right to bail for people accused of violent crimes.
12/31/2021
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles receives $700,000 for rehabilitation program
The project seeks to provide as many violent offenders and s*x offenders as possible with resources that prevent them from falling back into the prison system.
12/31/2021
Judge denies Alabama’s request to dismiss parts of DOJ prison lawsuit
U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor agreed with the state that the DOJ should be more specific in certain claims.
12/31/2021
Judge: Prison staffing levels will be issue on DOJ lawsuit
https://www.wsfa.com//app/2021/10/11/judge-prison-staffing-levels-will-be-issue-doj-lawsuit/
The U.S. Department of Justice last year sued Alabama saying male inmates live in unsafe prisons with excessive levels of violence.
12/31/2021
Former inmate could inadvertently help build state’s mega-prisons
Kita Moss says he’s against the state’s plan to build two larger prisons. If he can’t stop the building of the prisons, he says he wants to help others, specifically juveniles, avoid the system.
12/31/2021
Justice Department lawsuit against Ala. state prison system moving forward
Despite the newly passed prison construction bills, the Justice Department’s lawsuit against the state’s prison system is moving forward.
12/31/2021
Opinion | Reality doesn’t support AG’s views on sentencing reforms
Steve Marshall essentially blamed sentencing reform for the death of a police officer last week. Alabama's corrections system is more to blame.
12/31/2021
Legislature, Ivey approve parole change bill
https://www.aldailynews.com/senate-gives-final-passage-to-parole-bill/
House Bill 2 was carried by Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, and increases the number of inmates who could be released prior to the end of their sentence and placed under the supervision of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.
12/31/2021
Alabama correctional officers charged with drug possession, beating prisoner
The U.S Department of Justice is suing Alabama over the state's deadly prison system, alleging unconstitutional treatment of imprisoned men.
12/31/2021
Lawmakers give final approval to plan to build two 4,000-bed prisons
Officials say construction would start next year and the prisons would be finished in 2025.
12/31/2021
Alabama House Minority Leader says state needs “to get more serious” on prison reform
“We have to get more serious about the total package on the reform side,” House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels said.
12/31/2021
N.Y. congressman tries to stop Alabama’s use of COVID funds for prisons
Gov. Kay Ivey responded to the letter from Congressman Jerry Nadler, who is chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
12/31/2021
Committee approves bill to allow some offenders to seek new sentences
The bill is one of two sentencing reforms under consideration in Alabama's special session on prisons
12/31/2021
3 issues to watch on Alabama’s plan for new prisons
https://www.al.com/news/2021/09/3-issues-to-watch-on-alabamas-plan-for-new-prisons.html
Legislators begin a special session today on the proposal to overhaul the state's prison system, starting with two 4,000-bed prisons for men.
12/31/2021
Lawmakers have 12 days to pass prison reform, avoid federal takeover
https://www.wtvy.com/2021/09/27/lawmakers-have-12-days-pass-prison-reform-avoid-federal-takeover/
The Alabama Legislature is facing its toughest task yet – turning around the state's prison crisis and avoiding a costly federal takeover.
12/31/2021
Alabama lawmakers will consider plan to build two 4,000-bed prisons
The plan includes a $785 million bond issue, $400 million in federal funds, and $150 million from the state General Fund.
12/31/2021
‘They’ll turn prisoners out, no questions asked’: Gov. Ivey on urgency of prison special session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — As lawmakers prepare to return to Montgomery for a special session on state prisons, Governor Ivey is speaking out on why she called for the session and her fears of…
12/31/2021
Gov. Ivey calls special session to address prisons
https://www.wsfa.com//app/2021/09/17/ivey-calls-special-session-address-prisons/
Gov. Kay Ivey has called a special session of the Legislature to address Alabama’s ongoing state prison issues.
12/31/2021
Alabama lawmakers close to finalizing prison reform plan
https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-lawmakers-close-to-finalizing-prison-reform-plan/
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Lawmakers in Alabama appear to be closing in on a multi-layered prison plan. With a federal lawsuit looming over the conditions of Alabama’s prisons, the pressure is …
12/31/2021
AG Marshall: Board of Pardons & Paroles 'has done exactly what they've been called to do' - 'Greatly appreciate Leigh Gwathney's leadership as chair' - Yellowhammer News
As Republican members of the legislature seem to be nearing a framework on how to proceed with fixing Alabama’s prison woes, some Democrats have attempted to steer the discussion away from prison construction and to criminal justice reform. Attorney General Steve Marshall warned against conflating...
12/31/2021
Ivey asks lawmakers to develop plan to fix ‘urgent’ prison problems
https://www.wbrc.com/2021/09/09/ivey-asks-lawmakers-develop-plan-fix-urgent-prison-problems/
Gov. Kay Ivey sent a letter to lawmakers calling attention to challenges that drive home her point that the prisons need to be fixed urgently.
12/31/2021
Lyn Head: Bring hope, inspiration, and restored opportunity to pardon day
https://www.aldailynews.com/lyn-head-bring-hope-inspiration-and-restored-opportunity-to-pardon-day/
Those pardoned will continue to have a record of any arrests and convictions but will have their civil rights restored. These include the right to vote, better educate themselves, obtain vocational certification and licensing, to bear arms, to participate in school programs with their own children o...
12/31/2021
Once condemned to die in prison, Motis Wright is finally free - and enrolled in robotics class. – Alabama Appleseed
By Carla Crowder, Appleseed Executive Director Motis Wright, who was originally sentenced to die in prison under Alabama’s Habitual Felony Offender Act for a 1994 robbery conviction, was released on time served after being represented by Alabama Appleseed. Mr. Wright walked free in May, greeted by...
12/31/2021
REPORT: 2021 STATEHOUSE-TO-PRISON PIPELINE — Smart Justice Alabama
https://www.alabamasmartjustice.org/reports/2021-statehouse-to-prison-pipeline
In this publication, the first Alabama Statehouse to Prison Pipeline report, we present and examine a record of legislation that creates new criminal penalties and/or enhances current penalties. Many of the penalties carry a punishment of incarceration, whether in a county jail or state prison, and
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