Alabama Supreme Court Orders New Review of Decatur Officer’s Immunity Claim in 2023 Killing of Stephen Perkins

Marquette immunity question in Perkins killing still unanswered after high court’s ruling

The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday overturned a lower court’s denial of peace officer immunity in the Steve Perkins murder case.

Alabama Supreme Court orders new review of Decatur officer’s immunity claim in 2023 killing of Stephen Perkins

The Alabama Supreme Court has ordered a Morgan County judge to reconsider whether a Decatur police officer charged with murder is immune from prosecution for the 2023 shooting of Stephen Perkins, ruling that the lower court applied the wrong statute when evaluating his claim.

Decatur Officer's Murder Case Sent Back by Alabama Court

The Alabama Supreme Court ordered a new immunity review for Mac Marquette, charged in Stephen Perkins' 2023 Decatur shooting death.