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Charges could be dismissed against owner of unlicensed dog kennel in Franklin County

Franklin County deputies first arrested Anne-Marie Green, owner of Green Meadow Kennels, in 2024 for 16 charges of animal cruelty. Now, prosecutors say they don’t have enough evidence.

New filing in Faith Hedgepeth case gives insight into prosecution expert witnesses

Less than two weeks from the start of the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, a new filing in Durham County Court gives insight into expert witnesses for the prosecution. Hedgepeth was found dead in her Chapel Hill apartment in 2012. Miguel Salguero-Olivares was arrested for her murder in 2021.

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No bond for Durham man charged with murdering former partner

38-year-old Lontrel Alston had his first appearance in Durham County Court Monday morning. Alston is charged with the death of 43-year-old Victoria James after a shooting on Revere Road Saturday afternoon.

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Hazmat crew at federal courthouse in downtown Raleigh

A hazmat crew was called to the federal courthouse late Wednesday morning.

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Judge denies bond for man accused of killing Apex teacher, basketball coach

Rickey Harper made his first Wake County court appearance Friday after being arrested in Pennsylvania weeks ago. A judge denied him bond.

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Jurors are excused without reaching a verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

Jurors have been excused for the day after not yet reaching a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. The jury in Plymouth, Massachusetts, must decide whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023. Both sides agree she killed her ...

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Durham mother plans insanity defense; attorney draws parallels to Lindsay Clancy case

A Durham woman charged with murdering her child plans to use not guilty by reason of insanity and diminished capacity as defenses after previously being found incapable of proceeding to trial.

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Former Iredell County teachers accused of assaulting child with disabilities

One former teacher is accused of kicking and pushing the child, while another teacher allegedly bent his hand and wrist backward.

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Durham mother accused of killing her son files motion for insanity plea

A Durham mother accused of killing her 3-year-old son, and trying to kill her other child will plead not guilty by reason of insanity, according to her lawyers.

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Mangione pleads Gguilty in the federal case of UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder

In a shocking development, Mangione has pleaded guilty in federal court for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Judge rejects request to shield Faith Hedgepeth’s former roommate from cameras during trial

A judge ruled Tuesday that cameras may record testimony from Faith Hedgepeth’s former roommate as attorneys continued arguing over evidence and media access ahead of September’s murder trial.

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Faith Hedgepeth case: Judge rules on pre-trial motions

On Monday, three motions were reviewed in the murder trial of a man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012.

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NC court interpreter walkout begins Friday. Could court proceedings be affected?

Many certified court interpreters across North Carolina will stop accepting assignments Friday after higher pay wasn't funded. The action could disrupt court proceedings starting Friday as interpreters push for higher compensation.

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Comey asks judge to dismiss federal indictment over '86 47' post

James Comey has filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss the criminal case against him over his "86 47" social media post. His attorneys argue the post is protected speech and does not constitute a true threat.

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Complaint: Lee County judge accused of displaying gun carelessly in court

A source told WRAL that District Court Judge Brian Lewis was seen displaying a firearm in a Lee County courtroom and that the gun's laser was temporarily pointed at a court employee.

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Trump now has 2 judicial vacancies to fill in NC, after another judge’s retirement

Two federal judges in North Carolina are retiring this year, giving Republican President Donald Trump more openings to shape the federal judiciary. But so far, he hasn't nominated anyone.

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'I do not condone what I did' | Wilson courthouse shooting suspect breaks silence

A man accused of shooting a woman and two law enforcement officers outside the Wilson County Courthouse told a judge the attack was an “impulsive choice” driven by emotion.

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Pre-trial motions indicate arguments ahead in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial

Prosecutors and defense attorneys filed dozens of new motions in the trial of the 2012 murder of Faith Hedgepeth.

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'There are best practices' | Evaluating courthouse safety, and federal efforts to improve it

A US Senate bill aims to improve safety for state court systems, including better education for security and improved threat reporting

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Judge declares mistrial in case against man accused of killing Durham father of six

In court on Tuesday, the judge declared a mistrial after 12 jury members could not return a verdict against Darrius Tyson. Tyson was one of three men charged in Shawn Burton's death, who disappeared in 2022. While investigators found Burton's truck with blood in it, they never found his body.

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