"You can't just up and commute a death sentence in Alabama. That's like canceling Christmas, or Robert E. Lee Day."
Toforest Johnson has always maintained his innocence, and the DA is unsure of his conviction. But Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office is not.
Gov. Kay Ivey made Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sad. Not just somewhat sad but “ deeply saddened,” or so Marshall wrote in a letter to the governor after she commuted the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Myers to life in prison.
Marshall, ever the political opportunist, instead chose to frame the governor’s decision as an affront to his authority rather than an act of conscience.
The bill, drafted by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office, aims to expedite trials for violent criminal cases, reduce court backlogs, and provide swift justice for victims.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was highly critical of Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision Friday to commute an Alabama inmate’s death sentence. In a Friday night statement, Marshall said Ivey’s decision belied the facts of Robin “Rocky” Myers' case.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin Meyers, a first for her time in office and the first commutation in the state since 1999.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall reacted Friday evening to news that Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of a convicted murderer.
Attorney General Steve Marshall says his office will not be directly involved in the investigation into Hanceville Police Department.