Henderson County swears in first African American prosecutor
Chelsea Forbes, 26, sworn in by Chief District Judge Athena Brooks as the new District 29B prosecutor, becoming the district's first African American attorney in the role. She aims to diversify the office and focus on criminal law while replacing Tripp Griffin. Forbes is engaged to be married October 25.
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Lightning
Greg Newman
Athena Brooks
Chelsea Forbes
29Th Judicial District
Newman
Henderson
Transylvania
Polk
Dianne
Terry Forbes
Forbes
Hoke County
Unc-Wilmington
N.C. Central University
Durham
Fort Bragg
Fayetteville
Greg
Tripp Griffin
Charlotte
Bill Moss
Hendersonville Lightning
Henderson County
Henderson County prosecutor discusses cases and diversity drive
The interview covers handling high profile trials with no conflicts of interest, speeding case timelines to aid victims, and appointing Chelsea Forbes as Henderson County's first African American prosecutor. He notes funding public trust, aims for timely justice, and reflects on politics and personal values.
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