Comments on: Atmore Publisher, Reporter Indicted For Reavealing Grand Jury Secrets

By: Flomaton

Flomaton — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:36:51 +0000

@Brewton
Agree. Numerous legal scholars have commented and disagree with the DA. His sudden interest in school board issues followed by these charges makes this exceptionally suspect. Optics are horrible and reeks of misuse of power in an attempt to sway a school board vote.

By: b klein

b klein — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:38:35 +0000

Why was it a secret?

By: Brewton.one

Brewton.one — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 01:33:27 +0000

If she is being prosecuted selectively because the DA didn’t like her position on the superintendent that’s an abuse of power…if she’s being prosecuted as would anyone else in a similar position then she’s presumed innocent and let
the process play out. The problem is the manner in which the charges were brought is perceived publicly as heavy handed and arbitrary by the public at large. As to the reporter, numerous legal scholars have spoken nationwide on the application of the law on this issue.

By: Robert Mays

Robert Mays — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:04:55 +0000

If she is guilty, don’t let politics décide the verdict. Convict her!

By: Mickey Powell

Mickey Powell — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 01:27:00 +0000

Mickey Powell
I would vote to convict them because “They knew better”

By: DA abuse

DA abuse — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:23:34 +0000

This case should scare every resident, especially journalists. The charges are retaliation, plain and simple. The DA argued against renewing the superintendent’s contract; however, after failing to receive the votes, he sought anything to put a new person in and hoped to push for a recall.
Every educator I have spoken with hopes this nonrenewal remains a better leader is found. Our schools have performed worse under her leadership; she has added several county higher-level positions; meanwhile, our student-to-teacher ratio has increased, and school scores have declined.
With the desire to build a “mega school” in Flomaton, I fear money is the DA’s driving force, and if he is successful in his witch hunt, it will be interesting to follow the money. Either way, hopefully, the republican party leaders and citizens will remember this gross misuse of our justice system at our next election. It is genuinely frightening.

By: Bill T

Bill T — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:18:48 +0000

So ya got to ask Did they know they broke the law ? Or was it intentional!!! If intentional lock them up !!! If it wasn’t intentional lock them up anyway if convicted because a judge will tell you ignorance of the law is no excuse!!!!!