Billy rescinds retirement plan

Escambia County (Ala.) District Attorney Steve Billy, who announced in late September that he was retiring Jan. 1, has now rescinded that retirement and will continue to serve as the county's district attorney.

Also, a complaint was filed last week with the Alabama Bar Association seeking an investigation into Billy's actions that led to the arrest and dismissal of charges against four people.

Billy, 67, said he contacted State Sen. Greg Albritton Friday to tell him that he had changed his mind and was not going to retire at this time.

"Circumstances change," Billy said Monday. "I had a lot of...