A North Carolina Judge Just Acknowledged an Undeniable Truth: The Death Penalty Is Racist
Sermons made his ruling in the case of Hasson Bacote, who, as NBC News notes, was convicted of murder “along with two others ...
State senators file new bill to repeal death penalty in North Carolina
During Thursday’s general assembly session, three state senators introduced SB 94 with a short, direct title: Repeal Death Penalty. Senators Natalie S. Murdock ...
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North Carolina judge finds death sentences influenced by racial discrimination
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) — On Friday, a Johnston County judge found that race played a significant role in the death penalty trial of Hasson Bacote, influencing the makeup of the jury along with ...
Black Man's Compromised Capital Trial Could Lead To North Carolina Death Row Inmates Being Resentenced
North Carolina death row inmates may be eligible for resentencing if it is determined that a Black defendant's trial was ...
North Carolina judge finds death sentences influenced by racial discrimination
On Friday, a Johnston County judge found that race played a significant role in the death penalty trial of Hasson Bacote, influencing the makeup of the jury along with the decision of the death ...
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After nearly a decade’s absence, St. John’s Prep swimming returns to the mountaintop at North boys’ sectional
From 2006 to 2016, the North knew nothing but St. John’s Prep dominance. For a decade, the Eagles won every boys’ sectional tournament. Since then, St. John’s Prep suffered an almost decade ...
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North Lawndale mother charged with murder in infant's death
Five-month-old Marquis Johnson Jr. died Nov. 28 of multiple injuries and child abuse, and his death was ruled a homicide, the medical examiner’s office determined. Sun-Times file Share A North ...
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Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28 after sustaining brain injury in title fight
Irish boxer John Cooney has died at the age of 28 from brain injuries sustained in a fight, his promoter announced on Saturday. “It is with complete devastation that we have to announce that ...
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Protests take over North and 12th intersection for the second week in a row
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Another protest occurred at the intersection of North and 12th on Saturday. According to the same organizers as last week, this protest was put on against mass ...
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Officials: Asheville man pleads guilty to charge of stabbing dog to death
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announced that an Asheville man pled guilty to stabbing a dog to death ... cruelty laws in North Carolina.
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Greatest college basketball coach of all time? Rick Pitino making his case at St. John's
Roy Williams sits in the stands at North Carolina games ... ninth game in a row. Only a couple teams in college basketball are on a more impressive streak. Not only is St. John’s a postseason ...
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Woman charged with murder over death of man in houseboat
BOSTON (WBZ) - A 24-year-old woman is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Boston attorney who police said was stabbed to death on his houseboat. “But no one has ever told me that ...