Legislative News
Paul DeMarco: Alabama’s so-called “Prison Reform” Has Created More Crime Victims in Our State
By Paul DeMarco Paul DeMarco: Alabama’s so-called “Prison Reform” Has Created More Crime Victims in Our State | The Trussville Tribune There are consequences when lawmakers in Montgomery listen to progressive advocacy groups and not their constituents. Two weeks ago, a violent felon was given 8 life sentences for the kidnapping and rape of two…
Paul DeMarco: Alabama leaders should advance public safety legislation to address state’s plague of violent crime
Paul DeMarco | 06.03.24 – Paul DeMarco: Alabama leaders should advance public safety legislation to address state’s plague of violent crime (1819news.com) This past session of the Alabama Legislature seemed to have more than its fair share of controversial issues. Between gambling, ethics reform, school choice and IVF legislation, it was hard to keep up. But…
Alabama Attorney General Announces Indictments in 2015 Death of Eric Cates
Courtesy of the Calhoun County JournalMay 19, 2024 https://calhounjournal.com/2024/05/19/ By: Lee Evancho Walker County, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the indictments of Joshua Franklin Hill, 35, and Luke Williams, Jr., 34, both of Walker County, for the 2015 death of Eric Cates. The two men have been charged with Capital Murder following…
Jefferson County DA explains new Victim Notification System website
By Lauren Harksen Article courtesy of WBRC Published: Mar. 26, 2024 at 10:54 PM CDT|Updated: Mar. 26, 2024 at 11:03 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A brand new website is now up and running to expand access and services to crime victims in our state. It keeps people “in the know” on what’s happening with Alabama inmates. The Alabama…
VOCAL Announces New Executive Director
(Montgomery) — The VOCAL Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Wanda Miller has been selected as the organization’s new executive director. Miller has extensive experience as an advocate for crime victims, with her efforts focused on legislative concerns, law enforcement training, public awareness, and the establishment of programs to benefit crime victims across…
AG Marshall on nation’s first-ever nitrogen hypoxia execution: ‘Alabama has done it, and now so can you’
Craig Monger | 01.26.24 Courtesy of: AG Marshall on nation’s first-ever nitrogen hypoxia execution: ‘Alabama has done it, and now so can you’ (1819news.com) MONTGOMERY — Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke Friday morning on Thursday evening’s execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith, which was the first-ever execution in the state carried out by nitrogen hypoxia. Smith was…
Shelby County Sheriff voted Alabama’s Sheriff of the Year
By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor COLUMBIANA – Sheriff John Samaniego named 2024 Alabama Sheriff of the Year – Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego has been named as the Alabama Sheriff of the Year for 2024 by the Alabama Sheriff’s Association. During a winter conference in Auburn, the…
Parole grant rate rises with start of new year
Recent data shows an uptick in the percentage of people being granted parole, although still far short of the board’s guidelines. Article published on AL Political Reporter By JACOB HOLMESParole grant rate rises with start of new year (alreporter.com) Published on January 19, 2024 at 7:30 am CST Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles It’s…
Denied: Alabama’s broken parole system
Article published on al.com link provided below: Parole denied for 68-year-old in Alabama: ‘A life sentence for growing marijuana’ – al.com Parole denied for 68-year-old in Alabama: ‘A life sentence for growing marijuana’ By Ivana Hrynkiw | [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE Last year, Alabama’s top prosecutor said the parole system is working, and “dangerous offenders are largely…
Alabama has stopped nearly all paroles: Explaining the Leigh Gwathney effect
Denied: Alabama’s broken parole system To read complete article: Alabama has stopped nearly all paroles: Explaining the Leigh Gwathney effect – al.com By Ivana Hrynkiw | [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE Last year, Alabama’s top prosecutor said the parole system is working, and “dangerous offenders are largely the only ones left behind bars.” Was he right? Thousands of…
Governor Kay Ivey Issues Executive Order #716
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 716
Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on Early Parole Hearings and Requiring the Submission and Implementation of a Corrective Action Plan for the Board of Pardons and Paroles.