Alabama Gov. commutes death sentence
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In a brief but emotional hearing at the Statehouse Wednesday, advocates for prison reform in Alabama applauded a legislative effort they believe represents a long overdue attempt to bring accountability to the state’s troubled prison system.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined CBS 42 Morning News to respond to a documentary highlighting the horrific conditions of the Alabama prison system. The documentary,
While the man who killed Doug Battle got a life sentence, one of his accomplices is about to be executed even though he wasn't in the building.
Community members, activists and local leaders gathered at Birmingham’s historic Carver Theatre on Tuesday night, March 10, for a screening of the HBO Max documentary The Alabama Solution — a film examining conditions inside Alabama’s prison system.
Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Sonny Burton, who was set to be executed this week for a murder in which he didn't pull the trigger.