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Alabama Corrections Awards Controversial Contract Amid Legal Scrutiny

8/9/2025

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The Alabama Department of Corrections is set to award a contract to attorney William Lunsford, despite facing a federal judge's reprimand for misusing artificial intelligence in court filings. In a surprising twist, the Legislature's contract review committee has paused the ADOC's latest deal with Lunsford, who has already pocketed millions from state contracts.

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Story summary

The Alabama Department of Corrections is set to award a contract to attorney William Lunsford, despite facing a federal judge's reprimand for misusing artificial intelligence in court filings. In a surprising twist, the Legislature's contract review committee has paused the ADOC's latest deal with Lunsford, who has already pocketed millions from state contracts.