Marine conspiracy case ends in 22 month federal sentence
Gastonia man Walter Eugene Litteral is to serve 22 months in federal prison after being found part of a conspiracy with two other Gaston County men to amass weapons for violent acts against law enforcement. He will also receive mandatory mental health treatment while incarcerated. Prosecutors said the trio posed a serious threat, while the defense attributed Litteral’s belief in martial law to posttraumatic stress from combat. Indictments show they purchased smokeless powder dummy grenades and other materials to equip explosive devices and planned to resist government actions. Authorities note live grenade construction was discussed and materials were stored at a shared residence.
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Litteral
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North Carolina Senator Hartsell Indicted on Campaign Finance Charges
Wake County grand jury indicted Republican State Senator Fletcher Hartsell of Concord on three felony counts of filing false campaign finance reports for 2010 to 2013. Investigators detailed questioned spending including haircuts, antique Studebaker upkeep, and charges labeled as charitable donations or campaign reimbursements. Hartsell, 69, joined the Senate in 1991 and is not seeking re election this fall.
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North Carolina
Fletcher Hartsell
Concord
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Wake County
Grand Jury
Hartsell
Lorrin Freeman
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North Carolina DAs oppose ABA rule on evidence
North Carolina district attorneys warned the proposed American Bar Association rule on evidence is redundant and could be ineffectual or abused. In a letter to the state bar, the conference president referenced a 1935 Supreme Court ruling guiding prosecutors to ensure the guilty don’t escape and the innocent don’t suffer.
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New NC Court System rolls out two online services
A North Carolina Court System plan introduces two online services to handle traffic tickets or court fines. One service is available now, while the second launches within a month, offering faster processing and fewer steps.
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North Carolina Court System
Online payment for probation fines available now
The North Carolina courts announce online payment for probation related fines. Individuals with fines for supervised or unsupervised probation can log in at online services.NCcourts.org with their case file number, county of charge, and a debit or major credit card to pay without courthouse visits.
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Gaston County
State
John Clark
the Gazette
Nccourts.org
Online ticket dismissals expand to state drivers July 18
Beginning July 18, drivers statewide can handle some citations online. You can apply online to have traffic tickets and registration or inspection violations dismissed. The system will check your eligibility to have the matter dismissed and respond with an email.
Quarterly remembrance to honor local residents
A list of ages and hometowns appears to accompany a forthcoming special quarterly remembrance section. Names include Catherine Smith. James Padgette. Brenda Stamey. Robena Hoyle. Linda Merritt. Johnny Childers. Mary Warren. Elaine Brausch. Eleanor Loftis. Marian Storm. Nellie Current. Thomas Crider. Everette Eldridge. Margie Riviere, with ages ranging from 50 to 90 across McAdenville Lincolnton Gastonia Kings Mountain Blacksburg Rock Hill Lake Wylie Charlotte Belmont Shelby. Watch for the remembrance section.
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Catherine Smith
McAdenville
James Padgette
Lincolnton
Brenda Stamey
Robena Hoyle
Gastonia
Linda Merritt
Kings Mountain
Johnny Childers
Blacksburg
S.C
Mary Warren
Rock Hill
Elaine Brausch
Lake Wylie
Eleanor Loftis
Marian Storm
Charlotte
Nellie Current
Thomas Crider
Belmont
Everette Eldridge
Margie Riviere
Shelby
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