N.C. Courts News and In-Depth Reporting

A Batson Rejection

Michael Hewlett — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:29:03 +0000

The state Supreme Court declined to review claims of jury discrimination even though the prosecutor admitted to considering race.

Pam Kelley — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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.

Kyle Perrotti — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:15:00 +0000

The recent sentencing of a Surry County man sheds light on how the shady world of fraudulent cattle traders operates.

Michael Hewlett — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:34:21 +0000

A judge overturned the convictions of four men accused as teens of murdering NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather.

Michael Hewlett — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

An attorney for the News & Record says a judge and court officials are blocking efforts to challenge her ruling.

Jeffrey Billman — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:33:49 +0000

In response to a federal lawsuit, Asterra Labs accused its former business partner of racketeering and other crimes.

Michael Hewlett — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Charles McNeair has been in prison for more than 45 years. He has a surprising new advocate for clemency: the police chief.

Michael Hewlett — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Ruben Wright was a high-ranking Black Marine before his murder conviction. His lawyers say a main theory presented at trial has since collapsed.

Holly Kays — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:05:00 +0000

Jason Harley Kloepfer nearly died after officers shot him while he stood in the doorway of his home in December 2022.

Anne Blythe — Thu, 15 May 2025 20:04:27 +0000

N.C. has two conflicting laws on the books about whether convicted felons can be charged for voting before their rights are restored.