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.
An Extraordinary Exoneration
A judge overturned the convictions of four men accused as teens of murdering NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather.
Columbus County Jail Beating Results in $975,000 Settlement
The 2022 assault raised concerns about safety and supervision under former Sheriff Jody Greene. But the jail has continued to have problems.
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.
A Ticking Clock for Wrongful Conviction Claims
A new law sets a seven-year time limit to file a motion for appropriate relief. Opponents worry it could allow wrongful convictions to stand.
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.
More Criminal Justice Coverage
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.
Wake Prosecutor Accused of Withholding Evidence–Again
A judge declared a mistrial after a prosecutor withheld incriminating information about a confidential informant.
N.C. Lawmakers Consider Bringing Back the Firing Squad
While North Carolina hasn’t executed anyone since 2006, the bill would legalize more methods for carrying out the death penalty.
Abolishing Innocence
Republicans in the state Senate have proposed eliminating the Innocence Inquiry Commission, the only one of its kind in the U.S.
Racial Justice’s Second Act
The ruling in the first Racial Justice Act evidentiary hearing in more than a decade will have implications for the death penalty in N.C.
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