Mobile Man Gets Life Sentence for Abducting, Assaulting USA Student
A Mobile man received a life sentence after pleading guilty to abducting and sexually assaulting a University of South Alabama student in April.
Foley Serial Robbery Suspect Set for January Sentencing on Federal Charges
A Foley man who admitted to three armed robberies at local businesses using a toy gun to intimidate employees faces federal sentencing on Jan. 8.
Convicted Felon Draws 10-Year Federal Sentence Over Shotguns Tied to a Mobile Home Invasion
Larry Gene Broadnax, arrested after a 2013 Mobile County home invasion, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing shotguns as a convicted felon, with state charges still…
Orange Beach Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Friend’s Death, Freed on Appeal Bond Under House Arrest
Jon Washington of Orange Beach was sentenced to more than 14 years for manslaughter in a 2012 shooting, then released on a $25,000 appeal bond under house arrest while he…
West Mobile Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Hancock Bank Robbery, Ordered to Repay $5,190
A west Mobile man was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for robbing a Hancock Bank on Rangeline Road, fleeing the state before his arrest and later admitting to…
Alabama Supreme Court Declines New Hearing in Eight Mile Abuse Case, Chief Justice Dissents
Alabama's high court denied a new hearing for an Eight Mile man convicted of sexual abuse, prompting a pointed dissent from the chief justice.
Convicted Killer Silent at Sentencing in Kyser Miree Home Invasion Case
Michael Lee, convicted in the home invasion and murder of Kyser Miree, drew criticism for staying silent at his sentencing. His attorney said the silence was on advice of counsel…
Mobile Judge Says the ‘Revolving Jailhouse Door’ Is No Simple Matter
Mobile County District Judge Michael E. McMaken pushed back on criticism of a 'revolving jailhouse door,' arguing that preset bonds, jail overcrowding and shrinking court budgets were bound together in…
2008 Report: Mobile Businessman Received 80-Year Sentence in Child Sexual-Abuse Case
A historical WKRG report said a Mobile businessman was sentenced to 80 years in prison in 2008 after convictions involving the sexual abuse of a child.