Martin Guilty in Officer’s Death | Birmingham News

A jury in Colbert County has convicted Brian Lansing Martin on ten charges—including capital murder and attempted murder—in the fatal shooting of Sgt. Nick Risner during a 2021 police pursuit. Martin, who also faces charges for the earlier death of William Mealback Jr., previously received early release after his father’s death—a fact that underscores the gravity of this case. In response, Alabama enacted the Nick Risner Act in 2022, banning early release for inmates who used deadly weapons. With sentencing set for Friday, this verdict delivers justice for the fallen officer and sets a critical precedent for public safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2afb534cee35ceeb