Jay Reeves

February 09, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Gay couples began getting married in Alabama on Monday morning, despite an 11th-hour attempt from the state's chief justice — an outspoken opponent of same-sex marriage— to block the weddings.

By Jay Reeves

3 minute read

January 26, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Alabama on Monday began the process of appealing a federal judge's decision that overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriage — a decision that was put on hold to allow time for the appeal.

By Jay Reeves

4 minute read

January 26, 2015 | Daily Report Online

Alabama on Monday began the process of appealing a federal judge's decision that overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriage — a decision that was put on hold to allow time for the appeal.

By Jay Reeves

3 minute read

December 12, 2014 | Daily Report Online

A judge in Tuscaloosa was wrong to throw out a lawsuit claiming the daughter of University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban beat up a sorority sister during a fight after a night of drinking, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled Friday.

By Jay Reeves

3 minute read

October 17, 2014 | Daily Report Online

An Alabama congresswoman said she will begin impeachment proceedings against a federal judge arrested after a fight with his wife at a hotel unless he resigns before Congress returns next month.

By Jay Reeves

2 minute read

October 14, 2014 | Daily Report Online

Some facts of the case aren't in dispute: A teacher's aide asked a 14-year-old girl to go into a middle school bathroom as bait so a 16-year-old eight-grader with a history of sexual harassment could be caught trying to have sex with her and disciplined.

By Jay Reeves

6 minute read

September 18, 2014 | Daily Report Online

U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller, arrested last month on a charge of battering his wife, has lost the confidence of his colleagues and others and should quit the lifetime appointment, both of Alabama's U.S. senators said Wednesday.

By Jay Reeves

3 minute read

August 20, 2014 | Daily Report Online

An Alabama federal judge charged with domestic violence following his arrest in Atlanta is embarrassed and entering a treatment program, one of his attorneys said Wednesday.

By Jay Reeves

3 minute read

August 15, 2014 | Daily Report Online

An Alabama federal judge stripped of his caseload following his arrest on domestic violence charges in Atlanta will continue receiving his annual salary of nearly $200,000.

By Jay Reeves

3 minute read

August 04, 2014 | Daily Report Online

An Alabama law restricting doctors at abortion clinics is unconstitutional because it would unduly hamper women's ability to obtain the medical procedure, a federal judge ruled Monday.

By Jay Reeves

4 minute read