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William “Shorty” Sanders and Betty Sanders should not have had to live their golden years waiting for justice
June 5, 2025 – Courtesy of Walker County District Attorney Bill Adair, Jr. William “Shorty” Sanders and Betty Sanders should not have had to live their golden years waiting for justice — Walkerda In 1988 Karen Lane was sexually abused and brutally murdered in her Cordova apartment. At that time I was a young prosecutor…
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AG Marshall blasts Ivey for execution commutation – ‘She chose not to directly communicate with me about this case or her decision’
This article a link to subscribe to their newsletter can be found at: AG Marshall blasts Ivey for execution commutation – ‘She chose not to directly communicate with me about this case or her decision’ Craig Monger | 02.28.25 Attorney General Steve Marshall criticized Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to commute the sentence of convicted murderer Robin…
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Ivey commutes sentence of man on death row for 1991 murder – ‘I am not so convinced of his guilt as to approve of his execution’
This article can be found on: Ivey commutes sentence of man on death row for 1991 murder – ‘I am not so convinced of his guilt as to approve of his execution’ Craig Monger | 02.28.25 Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that she was commuting the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Meyers, 63, condemning him…
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Dysfunctional parole board forces prisons to take matters into their own hands
Parole continues to be a rare privilege granted to exceedingly few incarcerated people. By Alex Jobin Article courtesy of: https://www.alreporter.com/2024/09/06/dysfunctional-parole-board-forces-prisons-to-take-matters-into-their-own-hands/ Published on September 6, 2024 at 7:00 am CDT For years, Alabama’s parole system has faced scrutiny, as the rate of prisoners granted parole has plummeted since Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles Chair Leigh…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 | ihrynkiw@al.com EDITOR’S NOTE Last year, Alabama’s top prosecutor said the parole system is working, and “dangerous offenders are largely…