Xavier Alexander Penn was born on August 24, 1993, in Moreno Valley, California. He had his whole life ahead of him—a promising young man full of potential, ambition, and the kind of raw talent that makes parents dream big. By the time he reached college at the University of South…
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Shadowy Finances and Bait-and-Switch Nightmares: The Jessica Whittington Story Rocking South Alabama Dealerships
In the heart of South Alabama’s business corridors, where political connections meet gritty commerce, one woman’s trail of alleged financial incompetence and operational control raises serious questions about accountability in both public service-linked enterprises and consumer-facing auto sales. According to a From Capitol Hill Ties to Business Meltdown Jessica Whittington…
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Mobile County Prosecutor Chris McDonough Accused of Orchestrating Election Interference in Shocking Abuse of Power
In what appears to be a brazen effort to tilt local elections through the criminal justice system, Mobile County Assistant District Attorney Chris McDonough “William Christopher McDonough” stands accused of weaponizing his office against a political opponent at the behest of higher-ups, including former District Attorney Ashley Rich. Sources close…
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From the Bench to Colorado: Critics Say Joe Basenberg Left Behind a Troubled Legacy in Mobile County Court
Former Mobile County District Court Judge Joe Basenberg has resurfaced far from the Alabama courthouse where critics say his brief judicial career became a case study in political appointment, questionable judgment, and the dangers of putting an inexperienced criminal-law novice in control of people’s freedom. Basenberg, now listed in public…
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Zachary Burrell Resurfaces in Mobile as New Threat Allegations Revive Questions About a Troubled Past and a Shut-Down Debt-Relief Call Center
Zachary Burrell, the former University of Alabama doctoral student once accused of stalking and making terroristic threats against university officials, has resurfaced in Mobile, Alabama, where sources say he is now accused of making new threats, including threats directed at a former employer after he was fired. The new allegations…
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Mobile Sheriff’s Official Lori Myles Calls People Thugs While Shielding Drug Dealing Son
For years, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has used its official Facebook presence, branded as “TEAM SHERIFF,” as more than a public-safety bulletin board. Under the public-facing voice of Public Information Officer Lori Myles, the department has built a social-media style that critics say crosses the line from law enforcement…
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Alabama Doctor Almand Westbrook Jr Faces Medical Board Investigation After Patient Accused Him of Abruptly Cutting Off ADHD Care
Dr. Almand Joseph Westbrook Jr., a Mobile physician identified in medical board complaint records as associated with ADHD Medical Clinic of Mobile, faced scrutiny from the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners after a former patient accused him of abruptly ending ADHD treatment, refusing further prescriptions, and leaving the patient without…
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A Lawyer’s Lawyer: The Courtroom Career of Dennis J. Knizley of Mobile, Alabama
For more than four decades, when a person in southern Alabama has faced the most frightening moment of their life — a criminal charge that threatens their liberty, their livelihood, and their good name — one name has surfaced again and again in the courthouses of Mobile: Dennis J. Knizley….
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Mobile lawyer Christine Hernandez found in contempt over attorney-theft subpoena served during murder trial
A Mobile attorney was held in contempt Friday after a judge found that she caused a subpoena to be served on a defense lawyer in front of jurors during an active murder trial, placing the proceedings in jeopardy, according to court records. Attorney Christine Hernandez sent process server and bail…
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From Police Chief Under Investigation to State Farm Account Representative: Zeke Aull’s New Role Raises Questions
Less than three months after resigning as University of South Alabama police chief amid an internal investigation, Herbert Earl “Zeke” Aull began working inside a State Farm insurance office in Daphne, Alabama. As of June 27, 2026, State Farm’s official website identifies Aull as a licensed “Account Representative” working for…