From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 702: North Carolina has adopted laws specifically targeting gang activity, but it’s not clear those laws have done much to fight gang activity. During a recent legislative meeting, Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman and Chuck Hastings of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department outlined key challenges related to current anti-gang laws. They also explained why data linked to anti-gang prosecutions fail to tell the full story.
State Supreme Court Democrats open door for more legal mischief
In granting a new trial for a convicted murderer, the court's four Democrats opened the door for more legal mischief.