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Former NC jail lieutenant: Told to keep scrap quiet until after primary vote
Former Cherokee County assistant jail administrator Lt. Jeremy Bresch says he advised US Marshals about incident despite orders not to say anything. The post Former NC jail lieutenant: Told to keep...
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Fact-checking Rep. Mark Walker’s tweet about migrants and the border
North Carolina congressman cites statistics about crimes affecting migrants at the US border. Analysis finds the data quoted was about different situations. The post Fact-checking Rep. Mark Walker’s...
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NC attorney general to rapists: ‘We are coming for you’
Proposed legislation would pay to test backlogged rape kits and establish a consistent approach on how police submit DNA evidence to the state lab. The post NC attorney general to rapists: ‘We are...
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DA: Decision on charges in NC jail inmate’s death to take several weeks
Questions about procedures not followed and medical care delayed at the Cherokee County jail will take time to consider as DA reviews SBI findings. The post DA: Decision on charges in NC jail inmate’s...
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Sheriff and former lieutenant at odds over different versions of incident report
Cherokee sheriff says version of incident report may be fictitious. Lieutenant who created it says it's real and documents an order he chose to disobey. The post Sheriff and former lieutenant at odds...
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NC legislator served with domestic violence order of protection
Lawmaker's wife says she tried filing criminal charges over alleged domestic violence, but magistrate refused because of husband's political position. The post NC legislator served with domestic...
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Deputies investigate cyberstalking complaint involving NC legislator
Transylvania Sheriff's Office looks into case involving legislator. Series of 911 calls reveal wife's effort to get help despite his local prominence. The post Deputies investigate cyberstalking...
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NC attorney general to rapists: ‘We are coming for you’
Proposed legislation would pay to test backlogged rape kits and establish a consistent approach on how police submit DNA evidence to the state lab. The post NC attorney general to rapists: ‘We are...
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DA: Decision on charges in NC jail inmate’s death to take several weeks
Questions about procedures not followed and medical care delayed at the Cherokee County jail will take time to consider as DA reviews SBI findings. The post DA: Decision on charges in NC jail inmate’s...
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Domestic violence in spotlight during forum on lawmaker’s home turf
Organizations bring call for change in domestic violence laws to home county of legislator recently served with domestic violence protection order. The post Domestic violence in spotlight during forum...
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Judge grants domestic violence protection order against NC lawmaker
Judge finds in civil ruling that Rep. Cody Henson committed domestic violence by sending repeated unwanted texts. Criminal investigation ongoing. The post Judge grants domestic violence protection...
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UPDATED: Criminal summons issued for NC legislator accused of cyberstalking
North Carolina Democratic Party issues call for Rep. Cody Henson to resign as Transylvania sheriff issues criminal summons and DA recuses himself. The post UPDATED: Criminal summons issued for NC...
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Attorney for lawmaker confirms criminal summons amid calls for resignation
State Rep. Cody Henson's lawyer acknowledges his client has received a criminal summons and is due in court on March 28 in Brevard. The post Attorney for lawmaker confirms criminal summons amid calls...
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Unresolved 2018 issues keeping NC Board of Elections busy
State Board of Elections dealing with two new congressional elections, a sheriff's race results appeal and a criminal probe. The post Unresolved 2018 issues keeping NC Board of Elections busy appeared...
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Sexual assault suspects face little prospect of conviction in some NC counties
In 38 counties across North Carolina, zero defendants charged with sexual assault were convicted of that charge or a reduced charge in 4 1/2 years. The post Sexual assault suspects face little prospect...
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State working to erase biggest rape kit backlog in nation
As of last year, North Carolina had the most untested rape kits in the entire nation, stockpiled at 15,130 kits. A proposed state law aims to change that. The post State working to erase biggest rape...
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Through the eyes of a sexual assault nurse examiner
Sexual assault nurse examiners provide critical services to sexual assault victims - and to law enforcement and prosecutors who rely on evidence. The post Through the eyes of a sexual assault nurse...
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Sexual assault cases hinge on evidence gathered by police, nurses
Even when evidence exists in a sexual assault case in North Carolina, the right circumstances make a difference. And so do jurors. The post Sexual assault cases hinge on evidence gathered by police,...
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Questions of consent can make NC sexual assault cases tough to prosecute
A 40-year-old legal precedent makes North Carolina the only state in the country where withdrawing consent doesn’t make continued sex a crime. The post Questions of consent can make NC sexual assault...
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The Kicker, Show 12 | Seeking Conviction
Carolina Public Press Managing Editor Frank Taylor and Lead Investigative Report Kate Martin discuss their investigative series "Seeking Conviction." The post The Kicker, Show 12 | Seeking Conviction...
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