NC: Criminal Justice
NC presidential pardon highlights marijuana reform
A man from North Carolina serving a long sentence for selling drugs has received a presidential pardon, which sparked discussions about long …
Lawsuit seeks justice for NC man's death in police custody
Three attorneys are joining forces to seek justice for a North Carolina family. At a news conference, civil rights lawyer Ben Crump - along with …
Racial Justice Act case could affect NC death row inmates
A first-of-its-kind case in Johnston County could affect the futures of more than 100 people on death row in North Carolina. It's the Racial Justice …
Report has remedies for racial disparities in NC criminal-justice system
Sixty percent of those incarcerated in North Carolina are people of color, one of the highest rates in the country. A new report from The Sentencing …
Bill aims to restore voting rights for incarcerated people in NC, US
More than 83,000 people in North Carolina are unable to vote, due to a past or present felony conviction and at least some are watching new …
NC leaders discuss alternatives to criminal-justice fees
The burden of criminal justice fees can be financially devastating for many individuals. From speeding tickets to court costs, those involved in the …
Report: Minorities make up NC prison population majority
A new study of incarceration trends shows people who are Black or Native American make up more than half of North Carolina's prison population…
NC advocates push for end to juvenile life sentences
More than half of U.S. states have already banned life sentences without the possibility of parole for juveniles. North Carolina isn't one of them - …
Fewer NC youths locked up, but more juvenile justice reforms needed
The number of children behind bars in North Carolina has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to …
Report Offers Ways to Reduce Jail, Prison Populations in NC
The U.S. prison population has grown nearly 500% since the start of mass incarceration 50 years ago and now, reform advocates are calling for its end …
NC Family Demands Fair Treatment as Teen Brothers Face Adult Charges
A Gaston County family is demanding fair treatment as teenage twin brothers Paden and La'Dainian Fuller face attempted first-degree murder charges in …
NC Families, Advocates Demand Expansion of Good Samaritan Laws
As North Carolina faces an increasing number of overdose-related deaths, there are new calls urging the state to update and expand its Good Samaritan …