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One can only imagine what will happen in a second presidency of Donald Trump. One of the more frightening possibilities is the abuse of power in handing out pardons like gum drops to cronies, who pledge fealty to Caesar in return.
One can only imagine what will happen in a second presidency of Donald Trump. One of the more frightening possibilities is the abuse of power in handing out pardons like gum drops to cronies, who pledge fealty to Caesar in return.
 
Attorneys for former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin have filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal to the contentious and highly-publicized case concerning the death of George Floyd.
Attorneys for former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin have filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal to the contentious and highly-publicized case concerning the death of George Floyd.
 
Two N.C. brothers who spent 31 years in prison for a rape and murder they didn't commit will not have to pay any more money to their former law firm.
Two N.C. brothers who spent 31 years in prison for a rape and murder they didn't commit will not have to pay any more money to their former law firm.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a jury's award of tens of millions of dollars to two N.C. brothers who spent more than 30 years in prison on false charges. But the size of the overall award will drop by at least $46 billion.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a jury's award of tens of millions of dollars to two N.C. brothers who spent more than 30 years in prison on false charges. But the size of the overall award will drop by at least $46 billion.
 
Prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges against Adnan Syed, who was convicted in 2000 for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee.
Prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges against Adnan Syed, who was convicted in 2000 for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee.
 
Can the FBI be trusted? A Federalist analysis of agency lies over the last decade is an unequivocal no.
Can the FBI be trusted? A Federalist analysis of agency lies over the last decade is an unequivocal no.
 
A man who spent 16 years in prison for a rape based on a faulty identification and junk science has finally been cleared.
A man who spent 16 years in prison for a rape based on a faulty identification and junk science has finally been cleared.
 
A true crime film based on Alice Sebold’s 1999 memoir, “Lucky,” that eventually led to the exoneration of Anthony Broadwater, the man the author wrongly accused of raping her in 1981.
A true crime film based on Alice Sebold’s 1999 memoir, “Lucky,” that eventually led to the exoneration of Anthony Broadwater, the man the author wrongly accused of raping her in 1981.
 
Darryl Howard was wrongly convicted of murder in 1995 and spent 24 years in prison before he was finally exonerated. Naturally, he sued, and a jury awarded him $6 million in damages due to the misconduct of then-detective Darrell Dowdy
Darryl Howard was wrongly convicted of murder in 1995 and spent 24 years in prison before he was finally exonerated. Naturally, he sued, and a jury awarded him $6 million in damages due to the misconduct of then-detective Darrell Dowdy
 
Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit. While his name was finally cleared last November, Broadwater is now suing the state of New York for $50 million for unjust imprisonment and the decades he spent on the sex offender registry stemming from his wrongful conviction
Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit. While his name was finally cleared last November, Broadwater is now suing the state of New York for $50 million for unjust imprisonment and the decades he spent on the sex offender registry stemming from his wrongful conviction
 
More than 30 years ago, on June 26, 1987, Joyce Watkins, who at the time was in her late 30s, went with her then-boyfriend Charlie Dunn to pick up her four-year-old great-niece Brandi.
More than 30 years ago, on June 26, 1987, Joyce Watkins, who at the time was in her late 30s, went with her then-boyfriend Charlie Dunn to pick up her four-year-old great-niece Brandi.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Darryl Anthony Howard of Durham, who was convicted of crimes he did not commit.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Darryl Anthony Howard of Durham, who was convicted of crimes he did not commit.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has no personal stake in the outcome of Desmond v. News and Observer.
 
Ammon Bundy, one of the ranchers at the center of the 2014 Bundy ranch standoff with federal agents in Nevada, was arrested after he refused to leave the Idaho Capitol building on Wednesday.
Ammon Bundy, one of the ranchers at the center of the 2014 Bundy ranch standoff with federal agents in Nevada, was arrested after he refused to leave the Idaho Capitol building on Wednesday.
 
An Oklahoma man has been freed from prison after a judge ruled Tuesday that he did not commit the crime.
An Oklahoma man has been freed from prison after a judge ruled Tuesday that he did not commit the crime.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Journalists aren't the only ones who should learn a lesson from the Raleigh News & Observer's recent loss in a multimillion-dollar libel case.
Journalists aren't the only ones who should learn a lesson from the Raleigh News & Observer's recent loss in a multimillion-dollar libel case.
 
Last week, both chambers of the N.C. General Assembly unanimously approved House Bill 379: An Act to Assist the Criminal Law Recodification Working Group
Last week, both chambers of the N.C. General Assembly unanimously approved House Bill 379: An Act to Assist the Criminal Law Recodification Working Group
 
North Carolina's criminal statutes are bloated but not beyond repair, a top legal expert says
North Carolina's criminal statutes are bloated but not beyond repair, a top legal expert says
 
"I spent 17 years in prison for a murder that I did not commit..."
 
If this is the way you are going to react, please don't pay any attention to me!
If this is the way you are going to react, please don't pay any attention to me!
 
Governor Pat McCrory made a personal phone call to LaMonte Burton Armstrong, 63, of Chapel Hill today to inform him that his pardon of innocence was granted.
Governor Pat McCrory made a personal phone call to LaMonte Burton Armstrong, 63, of Chapel Hill today to inform him that his pardon of innocence was granted.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today $19 million in federal crime grants awarded to state and local agencies for public safety needs.
 
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