Dwayne Davis had an unusual opportunity to buy his way out of a long prison sentence. Then the deal blew up.
Jeffrey Billman
Jeffrey Billman is a politics and law reporter for The Assembly. The former editor-in-chief of INDY in Durham, he holds a master's degree in public policy analysis from the University of Central Florida.
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A Curious Definition of Discrimination
The State Health Plan is back in court over its decision not to cover gender-affirming care.
Posted inCourts & Justice
What’s in a Pseudonym?
After two women accused a college student of sexual assault, he sued to clear his name—and keep it a secret.
Posted inLegislation
Bets Are Off, Budget Is On
15 things included in the General Assembly’s 611-page draft budget that you shouldn’t overlook.
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Johnston County Gone Wild
Sex! Secret lawsuits! Public records shenanigans! All that and more in this week’s courts newsletter.
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“Impossible” To Prove Racial Profiling
Also in this week’s courts newsletter: Allison Riggs ascends, and Roy Cooper’s pandemic powers are questioned.
Posted inMedia
A Judge, A Reporter, And a Notebook
A case in Guildford County raises questions about a reporter’s First Amendment rights.
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What Michael Morgan’s Departure Means
Plus, Anita Earls says the Judicial Standards Commission is targeting her.
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Culture Wars, Coming to an NC Court Near You
The General Assembly enacted laws targeting trans youth. It’s unclear whether they’ll pass constitutional muster.
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Lawsuit Claims Duke Has A Gender Discrimination Problem
Last week, biomedical engineer Rachel Lance filed a federal lawsuit accusing Duke University of paying her 40 percent less than men with similar qualifications and retaliating against her when she complained.
