Russell William Tucker is taking his Batson case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Michael Hewlett
Michael Hewlett is a courts and law reporter for The Assembly. He was previously a legal affairs reporter at the Winston-Salem Journal and has won two Henry Lee Weathers Freedom of Information Awards.
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The Docket: A Fight Over Footage
Plus, a police shooting in Cherokee County raises questions about who decides whether a legal line has been crossed.
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After a Tragedy, A Fight Over Video Footage
News outlets have been seeking body-camera footage amid questions about how four Charlotte officers were killed.
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The Docket: Raise The Age Changes Sent To Gov. Cooper’s Desk
Last week, the state House voted 71-33 to approve legislation gutting a key part of a 2017 law regarding teenage offenders.
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New Name, Same Newsletter
A judge gags the public, and a second-chance bill gets a second chance.
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Courts: A DA Under Fire
The ex-wife of Mike Hardin, district attorney for Moore and Hoke counties, has accused him of erratic behavior.
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The Moore County DA is Under Fire—From His Wife
The wife of the district attorney for Moore and Hoke counties alleges he’s been terrorizing her since she asked for a divorce.
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Courts: A ‘Tweak’ or a ‘Rollback’ for Raise the Age?
Plus, a lawsuit over mental health evaluations for inmates and the former county lawyer sues Pitt County.
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Behind Bars But on the Move
Charles McNeair has been moved seven times in two years. His supporters say it’s punishment for efforts to get him clemency.
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Courts: Reports of eCourts Suit Death Greatly Exaggerated
Plus, a prisoner on the move and new legislation targeting “vexatious complainants.”
