Despite calls from law enforcement leaders across the state to reappoint Leigh Gwathney as the chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, Gov. Kay Ivey declined. Instead, she selected Hal Nash.
However, one of the main voices endorsing Gwathney, Attorney General Steve Marshall, has given her a chance at a new role.
Marshall said Gwathney was a remarkable leader who served victims and the people of Alabama. That’s why he said Tuesday on FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show” that he is bringing her back to the AG’s office to work and protect children by fighting against child pornography.
“Leigh's been a remarkable prosecutor throughout her career, a powerful advocate for doing what's right, and the work that she does for kids, particularly, is a special passion,” Marshall said. “So, Leigh's going to have a special role for us, but right now she's going to be able to help us specifically in dealing with some of the cases that we have on those who would harm children.”
Marshall said he plans to support Nash in his new role and hoped Nash followed Gwathney’s lead in making decisions based on making Alabama safer.
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