News Topic: Sodomy

Thursday October 29 2009

Herman Thomas Case Is Over

The three jurors who complained the day after the trial, claiming they did not vote "not guilty," have backed out. more »
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Comment by Fenian: The victimology played as much of a role as anything in the failed prosecution. Thomas appears to have chosen wisely. None of the witnesses were choirboys… 100 Responses »
Wednesday October 28 2009

AG Pledges Legal Help In Thomas Case

Attorney General Troy King is offering legal resources to assist District Attorney John Tyson with post trial motions in the Herman Thomas sex abuse case. more »
Comment by Lou Sid Palaver: Looks like the conversation got pretty deep last night, if you know what I mean. lol I like to hear all sides on something like this but the BS is not… 22 Responses »
Tuesday October 27 2009

Verdict Does Not Mean Thomas Will Get Law License Back

The Alabama State Bar suspended Herman Thomas' license in March following his indictment on more than 100 charges. more »
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Comment by dbrinkm: Why would he want to practice here in Mobile, I know he will if he gets his license back, but I think he should not practice law locally. 3 Responses »

District Attorney Says Herman Thomas Case Is Not Over

BREAKING NEWS Three jurors in the Herman Thomas sex abuse trial told District Attorney John Tyson there was not a unanimous vote on the verdict. more »
Comment by bamafan: Why hasn’t someone tried to inteview Herman? Is he off limits. Or how about a real judge? Surely someone out there knows the prosedure in a case… 21 Responses »
Monday October 26 2009

Former Judge Herman Thomas Not Guilty

Jury finds Herman Thomas him not guilty on 7 of 21 charges. The judge then found him not guilty on the remaining 14 based on lack of evidence. more »
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Comment by armycpt: Southfan 1981:  What are you talking about.  Did you attend South Alabama or are you a wanna be educated person.  Man I say that is why… 118 Responses »
Friday October 23 2009

Week Ends With No Verdict In Herman Thomas Sex Trial

Jurors left at 5:00 p.m. without reaching a verdict. They will resume deliberations Monday at 9:00 a.m. more »
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Comment by PAPABONEHEAD: If he is not found guilty, this will be a travicy to Mobile and to the State of Alabama.  Another OJ, and a mockery of the judicial system. 9 Responses »
Thursday October 22 2009

Herman Thomas - Guilty Or Not Guilty?

We won't know what the jury thinks until at least Friday. But what do people in the community think about the former judge's guilt or innocence? more »
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Comment by Mobile: If a grown man using a paddle is a problem.  I want to bring charges on some teacher and adminstration staff of my former public school. The judge… 19 Responses »

Herman Thomas Sex Trial In The Hands Of The Jury

During closing arguments, Thomas' attorney compared testimony about paddling and sexual abuse to fairy tales saying a frog doesn't turn into a prince and a person with a good reputation doesn't turn into a sex predator at night. more »
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Comment by Lou Sid Palaver: It will be a miracle if all 12 jurors agree on this one. Just reading what the witnesses have said over the past couple of weeks it is clear that there… 12 Responses »
Wednesday October 21 2009

More Charges Tossed Out In Herman Thomas Trial

Extortion and kidnapping charges against former judge Herman Thomas were tossed out Wednesday, as the defense rested its case. more »
Comment by JOESPKN: Sounds as if he has wasted a lot of money on defense attornys all he needed was this judge. 26 Responses »
Tuesday October 20 2009

Herman Thomas Defense Team Begins

Judge dismisses 21 charges in the case against former Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas. The defense begins calling witnesses. more »
Comment by BamaBob: My opinion of all this has changed over the past couple of days.  I thought the prosecution had a smoking gun or something that would bolster and… 4 Responses »

Judge Drops 3 of 14 Cases In The Herman Thomas Sex Trial

The prosecution rested its case. Only 11 of the 14 accusers testified. The defense will start presenting its case at 2:00 p.m. more »
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Comment by theodore: dear WKRG, when telling someone to watch what they post, could you please let the person know what it was that offended someone else? if no foul language… 6 Responses »
Monday October 19 2009

Accuser Denies DNA In Herman Thomas Trial

The ninth accuser in the Herman Thomas trial told jurors he does not know how his semen got in the judge's office. more »
Comment by southfan1981: “Conflicted out defense attorney,” means what? 2 Responses »
Wednesday October 14 2009

Accuser Describes Paddling, Sex Abuse In Thomas Trial

Testimony continued Wednesday with the third accuser back on the stand, telling jurors about paddling and sexual abuse at the hands of former judge Herman Thomas. more »
Comment by BamaBob: Looks like Cowboy Bob plans to make his whole defense based upon Joe Kulakowski as some mastermind of a conspiracy. Would a lawyer risk his reputation… 24 Responses »
Tuesday October 13 2009

First Accuser Takes Stand In Herman Thomas Sex Trial

The first of the 14 alleged victims accusing former judge Herman Thomas of sexual abuse described to jurors Tuesday how he was "whipped." more »
Comment by BamaBob: That’s what keeps going through my head.  Either others knew and turned a blind eye, or we have some of the dumbest people in the world working… 67 Responses »
Thursday October 08 2009

“Sex Sells”: Thomas’ Attorney Slams Media

Jury selection in the courtroom corruption trial involving a former judge continued Thursday. Attorneys questioned potential jurors about their opinions on the case. more »
Comment by carl: Sounds as if he really had a hands on approach to these young men. 23 Responses »
Wednesday October 07 2009

State Drops Case Against Herman Thomas

NEW INFORMATION Prosecutors dismissed one of 15 cases against former Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas. Jury selection continues Thursday in the remaining 14 cases. more »
Comment by BamaBob: This is one crazy case!  I’m not really sure what to think after reading some of the stuff out there.  I’ll be glad when the prosecution… 36 Responses »
Tuesday October 06 2009

Sexual Fetish Testimony In Limbo

Prosecutors are awaiting a judge's decision on whether a clinical psychologist will be allowed to testify about sexual fetishes during the Herman Thomas trial. more »
Comment by bamagirl2009: It doesn’t matter if there is insufficient evidence to convict in court. The court of public opinion will not forget the number of complaints lodged… 35 Responses »
Monday October 05 2009

Herman Thomas Jury Selection Begins

UPDATED Former judge Herman Thomas faces dozens of charges stemming from allegations that he forced inmates to perform sexual acts. more »
Comment by lovepeace: The Bishop State thing concerns Herman’s cousin, David Thomas, and his link with Bishop State.  David was accused of all sorts of mischief,… 36 Responses »
Friday September 25 2009

Time Threatens Herman Thomas Case

A former judge accused of forcing inmates to perform sexual favors wants the charges dismissed based on the statute of limitations. more »
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Comment by claycitymadness: the trial will tell. plan on attending, it will br better than court tv. i will let you know wht happens that they dont put on the news 17 Responses »
Sunday August 30 2009

Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Sodomy

Police have arrested a Mobile man and charged him with sodomy and kidnapping after they say he forced a woman into his car and sexually assaulted her. more »
Comment by nuong: To rmseek1234, I stand corrected; told a stretcher to try to make a point. I am sure we all agree that crime in the Mobile area is out of control. … 25 Responses »
Tuesday August 11 2009

Herman Thomas’ Accusers

New details on the backgrounds of 15 men accusing a former judge of sexually abusing them while they were defendants in his court. more »
Comment by Jlynnsmom: Of course they have records- what other position to be in to threaten these people than a judge.  Also the racecard line of Bobs…...well lets… 11 Responses »
Monday August 10 2009

Ex-Judge Faces More Sex Allegations

New allegations of corruption in the courtroom for a former judge accused of sexually abusing inmates and defendants in his court. more »
Comment by justice: How can he possibly be out on bond?  Get real people. 11 Responses »
Monday July 06 2009

Saraland Man Accused Of Raping Missing 15 Year Old Girl

Mobile police say they found Alex Dennis having sex with the missing teenager in a car. He's charged with rape, sodomy and drug possession more »
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Comment by Razorsharp: does anyone remember the “Gelflings” from the “Dark Crystal”? (laughing) I’m just sayin… 6 Responses »
Friday June 05 2009

Bender V.P. Arrested On Sex Charge

Bender Shipbuilding executive and son indicted on sodomy charges...indictiment alleges men sexually assaulted an underage family member more »
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Comment by Caring: I do not know any of you posting on this site but I can assure you that I have worked with a large company for almost 30 years and there are laws to protect… 16 Responses »
Thursday May 07 2009

Father Allegedly Rapes His Baby Girl

The child's Great Grandfather is shooting down the sexual abuse allegations. more »
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Like i said go ahead and build the gallows it’s time for some cleansing of the gene pool. Alabamaoutlaw 3 Responses »
Wednesday April 22 2009

Sex Crimes And Suicide

Moments before Mobile Police arrest a man for sex crimes with minors, he shoots himself in the head. more »
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Comment by Hate-it: I think he did what everyone would want him to do blow his brains out. Good Job !! 7 Responses »
Tuesday April 21 2009

Herman Thomas Waives Hearing

A former judge accused of paddling inmates pleads not guilty and waives his arraignment. READ THE DOCUMENTS more »
Comment by BamaBob: What’s the latest on Herman the Paddler?  Wasn’t some type of hearing suppose to happen this month? 5 Responses »
Thursday April 16 2009

DNA On Carpet Linked To Herman Thomas

A forensics report says semen found in an office used by former Judge Herman Thomas came from one of the nine inmates accusing Thomas of sexual abuse. more »
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Comment by BamaBob: *yikes*  36 Responses »
Wednesday April 15 2009

Hopkins Indicted In Freezer Murder

A Mobile County grand jury has indicted a traveling preacher accused of killing his wife and hiding her body in a freezer. more »
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Comment by EdsweetP: I almost forgot sbout this case. And the children? Has the child been born yet and dna gathered? No one has committed on this part of the case. 3 Responses »
Thursday April 02 2009

State Bar Sets Thomas’ Hearing

A hearing is scheduled for the Alabama State Bar to review its decision suspending former Judge Herman Thomas' law license. more »
Comment by myopinion: This shouldn’t matter, but thank goodness it wasn’t a ‘white’ judge.  Oh man would the town go nuts!  Instead, people… 20 Responses »
Tuesday March 31 2009

FBI Asks For Information In Thomas Case

FBI asks public for information in the investigation of former Judge Herman Thomas. more »
Friday February 27 2009

Police Investigating Doctor’s Past

They want to find out if an Alabama pediatrician accused of raping a teenage patient had problems in Illinois, Connecticut and Tennessee, where he previously worked. more »
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Comment by Great1: When did he get convicted? 3 Responses »
Thursday February 26 2009

Pediatrician Charged With Raping A Patient

Bond has been set at $1 million for 63-year-old Michael Roy Sharpe. He's charged with raping a patient under the age of 16 and possession of child pornography. more »
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Comment by claycitymadness: i would have to take the conservative approach and see where the evidence takes us. it would seem awful funny for this guy all of a sudden to do this.… 6 Responses »
Wednesday February 11 2009

Football Star Arrested On Sex Charges

Police say Flomaton's Tony Ellis, who was a finalist for Alabama's football player of the year, sexually abused and sodomized a 12-year-old girl. more »
Comment by 4thekids35: absolutely… i do think w/ “the cop” incident i couldn’t blame the grieving parents for further pursuing the investigation,… 7 Responses »
Friday January 23 2009

Baby Sitter Indicted On Sodomy Charges

Police say an Alabama teenager forced the girl he was hired to baby sit to engage in a sex act. more »
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Comment by SouthernMama82: $1,000 & this perv will get out! dew26m to me you are the better person. any parent should shoot someone for sexually abusing their innocent child!… 2 Responses »
Friday September 26 2008

Serial Sex Offender Gets 60 Year Sentence

James Donoghue pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sodomy and sexual abuse. He apologized to his two underaged victims and said he didn't deserve mercy. more »
Comment by Sweetassuga04: I lived next door to this guy in Robertsdale for 5 years. My baby sisters always wanted to go play with his little girls, but my mama said he was weird… view »
Thursday September 25 2008

Man Sentenced For Sodomizing 4-Year-Old Girl

Bobby Dewrell, who confessed to performing oral sex on the little girl and forcing her to do the same, promised to change if he was shown leniency. more »
Comment by rosepetal: bfa, i stayed up until 6 looking for it. i see you are on there now. this guy makes me sick. he’s only upset because he got caught. hope they keep… 11 Responses »
Tuesday September 23 2008

Child Sex Abuse Arrrest

Deputies arrested Charles Boone Tuesday morning on charges he sodomized and sexually abused a 2 and 3-year-old child. more »
Monday September 22 2008

Child Rape Trial Delayed

A former police officer accused of raping his stepdaughter will not face a judge for at least several more months. more »
Comment by nuff said: This is absolutely outrageous!  Just what the hades is our DA’s office doing, sitting on their rears??? I sat through a sexual abuse case a… view »
Thursday August 21 2008

Mobile Man Accused Of Raping 8-Year-Old

Police say Roderick Coleman sexually abused his girlfriend's 8-year-old daughter. more »
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Comment by nuff said: I just hope that the “Justice” system doesn’t let this child down like it has Rebecca McEvoy and others before her. 11 Responses »
Tuesday August 19 2008

Homeless Man Wanted For Rape

NEW INFORMATION Mobile police say this man broke into a woman's home in the middle of the night, attacked her with a knife and raped and sodomized her. more »
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Comment by DeterminedOne: you would think that he would be concerned about getting a job so he can have somewhere to stay, but nooooo, he has sex on his mind.  this is really… 1 Responses »
Wednesday August 13 2008

New Details In Freezer Murder

A travelling preacher accused of killing his wife and stuffing her body in a freezer may have first buried her in a shallow grave. more »
Comment by rapples: I hope these children realize that is not true love, and Chritianity.  I pray for her healing, and the other children as well.     … view »
Tuesday August 12 2008

Hopkins Isolated From Prisoners

Freezer murder suspect being held in isolation. Anthony Hopkins faces a judge Wednesday. more »
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Comment by lenalena: why does it take so long for all of them to go to trail? babies off the bridge and the that shot his wife and child in semmes and killed them both?what’s… 2 Responses »
Tuesday August 05 2008

Not Guilty Plea In Freezer Murder Case

Evangelist says he did not kill his wife and stuff her body in a freezer. Anthony Hopkins also says he's innocent of sexually abusing one of his children. more »
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Comment by Savedsanctified&anointed;: Originalddane, u still need 2 b taught. There is no such thing as religious pride, for God has no respect for those who lives in pride (leviticus 26:19,… 61 Responses »
Tuesday July 29 2008

Neighbors React To Body Discovery

Police believe a body found in a freezer may have been there for more than three years, but neighbors say they had no idea the woman was even missing. more »
Friday July 25 2008

Foley Man Arrested on Rape and Sodomy

Freddie Nichols was picked up by Baldwin County Sheriff's deputies last night, and this isn't the first time he's faced serious charges. more »
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Comment by Mercedes: 25,000? Don’t seem like enough. I bet if he makes bail, you wont see him again. 3 Responses »
Thursday June 12 2008

Robertsdale Man Gets Life Times Eight

A judge has sentenced a Robertsdale man to eight life sentences plus 40 years for sex crimes that involved two 8-year-old relatives. more »
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Comment by DEW26M: NOW THIS IS WORTH COMMENTING ON!!!! This is the first time I have ever seen the system show justice for the victims. I can only hope and pray that more… view »
Thursday June 05 2008

Paycheck From Prison… Not For Long

Lawmakers promise to change a law that allows a teacher to collect her paycheck from prison. more »
Comment by Boondock: You just did idjit.  What do you think about us letting the school board lead by example? 6 Responses »
Wednesday June 04 2008

Convicted Teacher Still Collects Paycheck

A teacher convicted of enticing a student for sex continues to collect a paycheck from the Washington County School District. more »
Comment by sweetnsour: It is not a wonder that the school system is in the financial craps.  We are paying for a pedofile that is not even teaching while dismissing teachers… 5 Responses »
Thursday April 10 2008

Bond Issued For Woman Charged with Sodomy

A judge has set bond for a woman accused of sexually abusing another woman earlier this week. more »

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