Setting the Bar
A controversial proposal on the State Bar’s disciplinary process moved forward last week despite concerns it will politicize the disciplinary process and reduce transparency.
No Shortcuts
Prosecutors wanted the state Supreme Court to review an August ruling that overturned four men’s convictions in the murder of Nathaniel Jones.
The Life and Tragic Death of Eleanor Rush
Newly released federal records shed light on Eleanor Rush’s 1954 death in a North Carolina prison—and the uprising and reforms that followed.
Set in Stone: Court Says Gaston County Confederate Monument Can Stay
The three-judge Court of Appeals panel dismissed a legal challenge describing the monument as “a symbol of intimidation, oppression and injustice.”
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.
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.
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.
More Courts & Justice Coverage
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.
Taking ICE to Court
A new federal lawsuit alleges immigration agents are making warrantless arrests.
Two Years, No Leandro Ruling
The next batch of Supreme Court rulings aren’t scheduled to be released until March 20.
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.
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.
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