Sheriff Says Alabama Lawmaker, School Board President Charged

A sheriff says an Alabama lawmaker and a school board president have been charged with human trafficking.

What happened

The sheriff identified the two defendants by their public roles: one is an Alabama lawmaker and the other is a school board president. The reported charge is human trafficking.

What is known about the case

The account does not identify the defendants, state when the charges were filed or describe the allegations. It also does not state which sheriff’s office made the announcement or identify the court handling the case.

Court process

A criminal charge is an allegation. The case will proceed through the court system, where the defendants will have the opportunity to respond to the charges.

What to watch

Court records, an announcement from the sheriff’s office and statements from the defendants or their attorneys could provide the next details about the case.