Tag: district attorney
Meet the Alabama DA Who Could Determine Charges Against Carlee Russell
By Nicole S. Daniel
The Birmingham Times
Lynneice Washington, Bessemer Cutoff District Attorney, who is currently serving her second term, could determine the charges, if any,...
Meet 19 African-American women running for elected office this year in...
Times Staff Report
At least 19 African-American women are seeking elected office in Jefferson County in 2018. Here is a glimpse at candidates likely to...
Wenonah High School, Miles Law School alum appointed first African-American interim...
Times staff report
Danny Carr, a graduate of Miles Law School and Alabama State University, was appointed last week interim Jefferson County District Attorney.
He is...
Record Number of Black Women Win Judicial Seats in Jeffco Election
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County saw a record nine black female judges elected in Tuesday’s election. They will be sworn-in in January. Birmingham...
Jefferson County judges outline campaign platforms at critical meeting with voters
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County Judicial and District Attorney Candidates on Monday got a chance to meet voters during a forum hosted by...