That seems fair

Breaking News from The Birmingham News: Circuit judge Dan King charged, turns self in

My understanding is that the grand jury was given 30 minutes to discuss a 50-odd-count charge, and had no chance to read it in detail. In other words, Judge King (who is a really good judge but one who isn't willing to just do what the authorities want) is getting railroaded by "Troy King", who is no relation.

Someone smells blood

Attorney general takes over Stokes murder case

"Troy King" took over a Bibb County murder case, which is his right as AG but not something anyone in Bibb County, on either side, wanted. This being Troy King, it's obvious that he's doing this because he thinks there's a possibility of getting the defendant executed, which is why he does most things.