Guilty plea leaves questions after Belmont crash case
Lester Saunders Norman Jr. will serve at least 25 years for a February crash that killed former Belmont Mayor Kevin Loftin and Donna Jean Deitz, with others injured. Norman pleaded guilty to two second degree murder counts along with eluding and reckless driving. a plea deal set a minimum 25 year sentence, while a woman asserts others share responsibility.
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Robert Sumner
Gaston County
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Violation of free speech under new school law
A 17 year old's online post may convict an 18 year old senior under the 2012 School Violence Prevention Act. It criminalizes using a computer to intimidate or torment a school employee with online posts or pictures, punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor with up to $1,000 fine and 60 days in jail. The law took effect December 1 and drew criticism from advocacy groups.
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Press Law Center
Frank LoMonte
America
New Law Targets Student Online Torment of School Employees
The School Violence Prevention Act of 2012, signed Dec 1, makes online posts or photos intended to torment a school employee a crime. It allows fines up to 1000 dollars and up to 60 days in jail, but critics call it unconstitutional and overly broad.
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