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Governor Ivey Supports Prompt Passage of Child Predator Death Penalty Act

By VOCAL / January 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Governor Ivey Supports Prompt Passage of Child Predator Death Penalty Act

January 14, 2026 Press Releases MONTGOMERY – As lawmakers begin the new legislative session this week, Governor Kay Ivey is calling for the swift passage of the Child Predator Death Penalty…

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Death penalty in Alabama would expand under House committee-approved bills

By VOCAL / January 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Death penalty in Alabama would expand under House committee-approved bills

By:Ralph Chapoco-January 15, 20267:01 am Article courtesy of Death penalty in Alabama would expand under House committee-approved bills | Alabama Reflector Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, stands on the floor of…

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Chief Justice Appoints Visiting Judge Under Speedy Trial Act in Sheriff John Williams Murder Case 

By VOCAL / January 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Chief Justice Appoints Visiting Judge Under Speedy Trial Act in Sheriff John Williams Murder Case 

For Immediate Release:January 21, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) – Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart has appointed retired Circuit Judge Allen T. Jolley as a visiting judge to preside over State of Alabama…

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Tuscaloosa County Man Avoids Prison Time in Bibb County Domestic, Sexual Assault Case

By VOCAL / January 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Tuscaloosa County Man Avoids Prison Time in Bibb County Domestic, Sexual Assault Case

Article by and courtesy of ABC 33/40 Wed, January 21, 2026 at 1:08 PM A Tuscaloosa County man has been sentenced in Bibb County Circuit Court following his guilty plea to…

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Alabama House committee approves bill limiting youthful offender status in murder cases

By VOCAL / January 23, 2026 / Comments Off on Alabama House committee approves bill limiting youthful offender status in murder cases

By:Ralph Chapoco-January 21, 202612:04 pm Article courtesy of Alabama House committee approves bill limiting youthful offender status in murder cases | Alabama Reflector An Alabama House committee Wednesday approved legislation…

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Marshall Files Petitions to End Delay in Decades-Old Capital Murder Cases

By VOCAL / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on Marshall Files Petitions to End Delay in Decades-Old Capital Murder Cases

Says, ‘I will not allow the State’s criminal cases, especially those involving the worst of the worst criminals, to remain neglected’ March 12, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) – Last week, Alabama…

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Alabama House bill aims to ensure crime victims get restitution first

By VOCAL / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on Alabama House bill aims to ensure crime victims get restitution first

Payments made by those convicted of committing crimes can go to court fees before reaching victims. By:Ralph Chapoco-March 10, 20266:59 am Article courtesy of the Alabama Reflector Alabama House bill…

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