Federal Court Dockets New Criminal Case in Southern District of Alabama
Mobile, AL – The United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama has officially docketed a new criminal case, 1:20-cr-00122-1, United States of America v. Melton, et al. The filing, made public on July 9, 2025, at 10:13 PM, marks the initiation of formal federal proceedings against the named defendants.
While the specific details of the charges and the identities of all defendants beyond “Melton, et al.” are not yet fully detailed in this initial public announcement, the docketing of a criminal case signifies that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has presented evidence to a grand jury, leading to a federal indictment. This indictment typically outlines the alleged federal crimes committed and the individuals accused of committing them.
The Southern District of Alabama, with courthouses in Mobile, Selma, and Montgomery, handles federal legal matters within its jurisdiction. The ‘cr’ designation in the case number indicates it is a criminal prosecution. The number ‘1:20’ suggests the case was filed in the year 2020, and ‘00122’ is a sequential number assigned to this specific case within that year. The ‘-1’ usually denotes the first defendant in a multi-defendant case.
As the legal process unfolds, further information regarding the nature of the alleged offenses, the evidence to be presented, and the scheduled court appearances will become available through public filings in the case. Federal criminal proceedings are thorough and involve multiple stages, including arraignment, discovery, potential plea negotiations, and, if necessary, a trial.
The public is encouraged to follow official court dockets for accurate and up-to-date information on this and other legal proceedings. The U.S. District Court system is committed to transparency and accessibility of information related to its operations.
1:20-cr-00122-1 USA v. Melton, et al.
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