July 5, 1985. Turner renewed his contention that the trial was instigated by freshman Senator Jeremiah Denton (R-AL), who, Turner said, had the most to gain by intimidating black voters. Sessions later claimed that his team, which consisted of two lawyers, was understaffed and unprepared to tackle a "vigorous defense." Later life and legacy Turner died on April 13, 2000, while being prepared for an operation to stop abdominal bleeding. His youngest son, Albert Turner Jr., was appointed to fill Turner Sr.'s seat on the Perry County Commission after Turner Sr.'s death. In January 2023, his son, Turner, Jr., was indicted for voter fraud charges. A stretch of Perry County Road 45 south of Marion is named the Albert Turner Sr Memorial Highway. Perry County has also named an elementary school for Turner. References External links American civil rights activists African-American activists American anti-racism activists 1936 births 2000 deaths Selma to Montgomery marches Activists from Alabama Deaths from gastrointestinal hemorrhage