by Mandie Sellars | May 15, 2017 | Emancipate NC News, Legislative Updates
North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Douglas Mc Cullogh has retired early and given Roy Cooper the power to appoint his replacement. This came as a surprise, as he was expected to retire at the end of May. This followed a power struggle over a bill that would reduce...
by Mandie Sellars | May 15, 2017 | Emancipate NC News, Raising the Juvenile Age
On Tuesday, May 2nd, Mecklenburg County Commissioners approved a resolution to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction. Mecklenburg County Commissioner Pat Cotham brought the resolution forward with strong bipartisan support.
by Mandie Sellars | May 15, 2017 | Emancipate NC News, Raising the Juvenile Age
On May 1, a press conference was hosted by Chief Justice Mark Martin to discuss efforts to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction in North Carolina. Those in attendance included a sampling of judges, attorneys, community and advocacy organizations, DPS officials, and...
by Mandie Sellars | Mar 28, 2017 | Emancipate NC News, Ending the Death Penalty
“Darryl Hunt’s spirit spoke innocence,” said Dr. John Mendez of Emmanuel Baptist Church. This was a beautiful and succinct description of Mr. Hunt, who dedicated his life to eradicating the death penalty. He spent 19 years in prison for a crime he...
by Mandie Sellars | Mar 28, 2017 | Emancipate NC News, Ending the Death Penalty
Prosecutors have the power to essentially stop the use of the death penalty. How? By pledging not to charge any defendants capitally. It really is that simple. Prosecutors have total control over whether a case is tried as a death penalty case or a case with the...
