A Batson Rejection
The state Supreme Court declined to review claims of jury discrimination even though the prosecutor admitted to considering race.
‘Compromised’ Video Got Him Life in Prison. He Wants a New Trial.
A prosecutor used low-quality video to convict a former pro-basketball player in a double murder. Now he’s getting another shot in court.
The Cattle Con
The recent sentencing of a Surry County man sheds light on how the shady world of fraudulent cattle traders operates.
An Extraordinary Exoneration
A judge overturned the convictions of four men accused as teens of murdering NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather.
Stuck in Byzantine Limbo
An attorney for the News & Record says a judge and court officials are blocking efforts to challenge her ruling.
Rep. John Bell’s Hemp Company Files Blistering Legal Response
In response to a federal lawsuit, Asterra Labs accused its former business partner of racketeering and other crimes.
An Inmate’s Unlikely Ally
Charles McNeair has been in prison for more than 45 years. He has a surprising new advocate for clemency: the police chief.
More Courts Coverage
Prosecutors Made a Rare Concession in a Murder Case. But Will It Matter?
Ruben Wright was a high-ranking Black Marine before his murder conviction. His lawyers say a main theory presented at trial has since collapsed.
Cherokee County Police Shooting Victims Win $10 Million Settlement
Jason Harley Kloepfer nearly died after officers shot him while he stood in the doorway of his home in December 2022.
A Knotty Felon Voting Rights Case Reaches the Court of Appeals
N.C. has two conflicting laws on the books about whether convicted felons can be charged for voting before their rights are restored.
Judge Orders Columbus County Sheriff to Release Additional Records
The judge directed the county to grant access to public records about former sheriff Jody Greene.
Jefferson Griffin Lost. The Reputation of State Courts Might Be the Biggest Loser.
The six-month challenge did more than rekindle long-simmering partisan debates over election administration. It also raised questions about the state’s judiciary.
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