AG: Alabama Press Releases

Alabama AG Announces Arrests for Ballot Harvesting and Absentee Ballot Fraud

The Alabama Attorney General's office announced the arrest of three individuals on charges related to ballot harvesting and unlawful use of absentee ballots during the August 2025 Frisco City municipal election. The defendants face a combined 17 counts of ballot harvesting and 20 counts of unlawful use of absentee ballots.

Vanguard Agrees to $29.5M Settlement in ESG Lawsuit

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a $29.5 million settlement with The Vanguard Group Inc. to resolve allegations that the company prioritized environmental ideology over investor profits in its ESG initiatives. The settlement aims to ensure Vanguard focuses on financial performance and empowers investors with proxy voting rights.

Dentist Sentenced for Arson and Insurance Fraud

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the sentencing of an Evergreen dentist, Douglas Patrick O’Connor, to 15 years in prison for arson and insurance fraud. O’Connor pleaded guilty to intentionally burning his dental practice to collect insurance money to cover debts, causing over $63,000 in damage to a neighboring state trooper post.

Alabama AG Petitions for Rulings in Delayed Capital Murder Cases

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has petitioned the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to compel federal district courts to rule on four capital murder cases that have been pending for years. These petitions aim to end what the AG describes as systemic delays in the state's criminal justice system, impacting cases dating back to 2010.