SUMMARY: Sheila AG, mother of Home Depot shooter Keith AG, is on trial for principal to first-degree murder for allegedly encouraging her son to kill his child’s mother, Brooklyn Sims, in a shooting at a Home Depot in Pensacola on August 11, 2023. Keith, who was sentenced to life in prison for murder, had wrongly blamed Sims for contracting an STD. Testimony revealed texts where Sheila suggested ways for Keith to carry out the act, while her defense argues she did not intend for the shooting. If convicted, Sheila faces life in prison as well.

Sheila Agee sat in court Tuesday as day one of testimony started.
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SUMMARY: The Lauderdale County court system has been without Circuit Judge Gill Self since January, following his indictment for misusing court funds for personal expenses. Despite his suspension, he continues to receive a salary of approximately $7,300 bi-monthly, totaling over $131,000 since the indictment. Other judges, including retired and special appointees, have been handling his caseload. A new judgeship created in 2023 will be filled in January when District Judge Carol Medley, elected on November 5, assumes the position. Self, facing 18 criminal counts, has a status hearing scheduled for December, having pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Lauderdale County Court system has been down a circuit judge for most of this year following the late January indictment of Circuit Judge Gil Self.

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SUMMARY: The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences has opened a new regional facility in Huntsville for testing evidence related to drug and DNA in violent crime cases across North Alabama. This upgraded laboratory aims to streamline the processing of cases, reducing the average DNA testing turnaround from 90 days. The previous facility, built in the 1960s, could only conduct one autopsy at a time, while the new morgue can handle three simultaneously. With rising crime rates and daily overdose deaths, the facility will enhance forensic services for law enforcement and support timely results for families and the justice system.

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences has officially opened its new regional facility in Huntsville.

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