Newly released federal records shed light on Eleanor Rush’s 1954 death in a North Carolina prison—and the uprising and reforms that followed.
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.
Posted inImmigration
Charlotte Man Seeks $1.25 Million in Damages Over Immigration Stop
The class-action lawsuit was the first legal salvo from November’s immigration enforcement crackdown.
Posted inElections
Who Emerged Victorious in the State Appellate Court Primaries?
Tuesday’s primary results set up a high-stakes battle for power over the state appellate court this fall.
Posted inElections
Jerry Tillett Wins Republican State Senate Primary in Northeast N.C.
During his campaign, the former judge faced accusations of using racist language in an audio recording.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Durham Man Sues Over Alleged Wrongful Conviction
The lawsuit said the case is part of a systemic problem in which Durham Police detectives have engaged in misconduct that resulted in wrongful convictions.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Fact Check: DeCarlos Brown Is Not an Undocumented Immigrant
Despite what President Donald Trump said in the State of the Union address, the man accused of killing Iryna Zarutska was born in Charlotte.
Posted inImmigration
Taking ICE to Court
A new federal lawsuit alleges immigration agents are making warrantless arrests.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Court of Appeals Hears Junior Chandler Case
Prosecutors argued that his conviction on child sexual abuse charges should be upheld, despite a judge finding favorable evidence was withheld.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Accused of Using Racial Slurs, State Senate Candidate Sues for Defamation, Wiretapping
Republican former Dare County Judge Jerry Tillett was accused of using a racial slur in a widely circulated audio recording. He denies it.
Posted inCourts & Justice
The Blame Game
A list of inmates released early under former Gov. Roy Cooper included DeCarlos Brown’s identification number, even though Brown served his full term.
