John England III has been a federal prosecutor since 1986, The Birmingham News reports.
Stories Tagged ‘Alabama’
Kenyen Brown Sworn In As New U.S. Attorney in Mobile
The former House ethics committee staffer is the first black U.S. Attorney in Alabama, according to The Mobile Press-Register.
Senate Confirms More U.S. Attorneys
The nominations of Kenyen Brown (Southern District of Alabama), Stephanie Rose (Northern District of Iowa) and Nick Klinefeldt (Southern District of Iowa) were confirmed Saturday night by unanimous consent.
Former Federal Prosecutor Running For Alabama AG
Michel Nicrosi, who earlier was mentioned as a possible U.S. Attorney nominee, now has her sights on the top state law enforcement post.
DOJ Against Siegelman Appeal to Supreme Court
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman (D) was sentenced in 2006 to seven years in a federal prison on bribery and mail fraud charges brought by Middle District of Alabama U.S. Attorney Leura Canary, a Bush holdover.
First African-American Nominated For U.S. Attorney in Alabama
House ethics committee staffer Kenyen Brown emerged as a surprise choice for the job after the original candidate was eliminated by the White House.
Shelby Objections Prolong Siegelman Prosecutor’s Tenure
Sen. Richard Shelby is balking at the White House’s choice for U.S. Attorney in Alabama’s Middle District. The snag means the controversial Leura Canary is likely to remain on the job even longer.
Siegelman Files Motion For New Trial
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman asked for a new trial based on evidence discovered after his 2006 federal conviction on corruption and bribery charges. His attorney wrote in a court filing that the former governor should have a new trial because prosecutors failed to produce Brady material, tampered with witnesses and targeted Siegelman for political reasons.
Holder, Dems Speak Out Against Supreme Court DNA Ruling
Attorney General Eric Holder, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) came out against the Supreme Court’s ruling today that DNA testing is not a constitutional right for people who try to prove their innocence after they were convicted.
