Mobile DA

Today, a Mobile County jury found Faith Academy guidance counselor Carrie Meredith guilty of Failure to Report.

Alabama's mandatory reporting law exists to protect children. When concerns about possible abuse or sexual misconduct involving a child come to light, the law requires those concerns to be reported so trained professionals can investigate and determine what has occurred. That responsibility is not optional, and today's verdict reinforces that principle.

Teachers, counselors, and school employees are often the first line of defense in protecting vulnerable children. When mandatory reporters fail to act, critical information may never reach the agencies charged with investigating and safeguarding children.

I want to thank the jurors for their service and careful consideration of the evidence. My office remains committed to enforcing Alabama's mandatory reporting laws and ensuring that those entrusted with the welfare of children fulfill their legal responsibilities.

To read the full release: https://mobileda.org/faith-academy-counselor-found-guilty-by-a-jury-of-failure-to-report/

A Mobile County jury has found Joseph Timmons guilty of Murder and Robbery First Degree in the 2022 killing of Triston Bohannon.

After nearly two days of deliberations, jurors returned guilty verdicts holding Timmons accountable for his role in setting the robbery and murder in motion.

District Attorney Keith Blackwood stated:

Joseph Timmons helped set this crime in motion by luring Triston Bohannon to that park, fully aware of what was planned. He is every bit as responsible for Triston’s murder as Tre’Vion Collins-Smiley who pulled the trigger. This week’s verdict makes clear that everyone involved in taking a life will be held accountable.

The State of Alabama was represented by Assistant District Attorney Stuart Lang, Trial Coordinator Carla Nealy, and Victim Services Officer Leigha Arthur.

Read More: https://mobileda.org/joseph-timmons-convicted-of-murder-and-robbery-1st/