Alabama

Alabama Circuit Judge Shot and Seriously Injured in Domestic Incident: Suspect in Custody

by

Montgomery, Alabama – Montgomery County Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick was shot and critically injured on Saturday afternoon during a domestic incident. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news, stating that law enforcement officers swiftly arrived at the scene and apprehended a suspect within an hour. The suspect in custody is identified as Khalfani Hardwick, the 36-year-old son of Judge Johnny Hardwick who was previously on trial for attempted murder. Khalfani Hardwick ultimately pleaded guilty to the charges in 2017. Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson stated that the investigation into the incident is ongoing, and … Read more

Unveiling the Forgotten Pioneer: Alabama Civil Rights Lawyer Arthur Davis Shores Finally Gets the Spotlight

by

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Black History Month serves as a moment to remember and learn about the untold stories of pioneers who have been overlooked. One such individual is Arthur Davis Shores, a civil rights lawyer from Alabama. Shores is the subject of a compelling documentary produced by Alabama Public Television, with narration by WBRC’s Steve Crocker. The idea for the documentary took shape during a conversation between Shores’ daughter, Barbara, and Phillip Howard of the Conservation Fund, and Pete Conroy at the premiere of another acclaimed documentary about a legendary figure from Alabama. It was … Read more

Shocking Allegations: Lawsuit Claims Alabama Inmates’ Bodies Returned Missing Hearts and Organs

by

Birmingham, Alabama – The families of two deceased inmates in Alabama’s prison system have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that their loved ones were returned without their hearts or other organs. The lawsuit, filed against the Alabama Department of Corrections and others, claims that the body of Brandon Clay Dotson, who died in November, was decomposing and missing his heart when it was returned to his family. In another case, the daughter of Charles Edward Singleton, who also died while incarcerated, stated in court documents that her father’s body was missing all of his internal … Read more

Federal Judge Clears Path for First Execution by Nitrogen Hypoxia in Alabama

by

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — A federal judge in Alabama has rejected an inmate’s request to halt his execution scheduled for later this month, potentially making him the first person to be put to death using the untested method of nitrogen hypoxia. Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was convicted of a murder-for-hire plot in 1988, had argued that the state’s current protocol for nitrogen hypoxia violated his constitutional rights due to the risk of a painful death. However, Judge R. Austin Huffaker Jr. ruled that Smith had not proven that the protocol would cause cruel and unusual punishment, … Read more