Death row pardons raise painful questions in NC
Gov. Pat McCrory granted pardons of innocence to Henry McCollum and Leon Brown, two men once on North Carolina death row for a 1983 rape and murder. DNA and an innocence commission investigation led to their release and potential $750,000 yearly for 30 years of wrongful imprisonment. The case highlights ongoing death penalty concerns and systemic risk of wrongful convictions.
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North Carolina
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Leon Brown
McCrory
Office of Executive Clemency
Innocence Commission
McCollum
Brown
Sabrina Buie
Red Springs
N.C
Death Penalty Information Center
Carolina
Baltimore crime backlash and policing debates across cities
Thomas Sowell argues that anti police rhetoric from politicians and federal actions have weakened policing, leading to higher May murder rates in Baltimore and other cities. He cites DOJ pressure and shifts from Dinkins to Giuliani style policing, warning of broader harm to Black communities and urging accountability.
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Altimore
Baltimore
Heather MacDonald
Maryland
Letter to the Editor Endorses military careers for graduates
A Gastonia reader argues recent graduates should consider the military when college or immediate work may be out of reach. He notes the tough job market, limited value of a diploma, and how military service can fund education and develop marketable skills, citing his nephew’s experience before offering congratulations.
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William Langley Gastonia
County leaders accused of self benefits amid taxpayer concerns
Taxpayers accuse county leaders of abusing funds for personal gain. They allege a leader uses a private business and improperly funds his family through official channels. Commissioners are criticized for approving expenditures for themselves.
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