by operations | Sep 27, 2022 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News, Policing
Emancipate attorney Ian Mance’s expert testimony against a police officer helped spare the defendant significant jail time. As Ian writes, “Emancipate NC stands ready to assist any attorney or person who requests our assistance accessing traffic stop data for similar...
by Elizabeth Simpson | Sep 14, 2022 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News, Policing
On August 31, Greenville Police assaulted and broke the hand of Denisha Rogers during a traffic stop for an alleged expired registration. When confronted with this misconduct and excessive force, Greenville Police justified themselves by stating that Ms....
by Elizabeth Simpson | Sep 14, 2022 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News, Mass Incarceration
This week, we drop the first episode of a new podcast addressing issues of racism and mass incarceration, hosted by Cierra Cobb. Black Light Podcast will share stories from inside. Our first guest is Michael Rhines, sharing his experiences living in...
by Elizabeth Simpson | Sep 14, 2022 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News, Policing
Darryl Howard is a Durham man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 22 years due to the misconduct of a Durham police detective. Last year, a jury awarded him $6 million. But so far, Durham has declined to pay the judgment, citing a legal technicality. Last...
by Elizabeth Simpson | Sep 10, 2022 | Criminal Justice Reform, Emancipate NC News, Mass Incarceration
On September 7, 2022, Ashlee Inscoe underwent an urgent surgical procedure that will protect her physical and mental health and affirm her gender. She has been fighting to have this surgery approved by prison officials for several years. Emancipate NC Strategic...
by Elizabeth Simpson | Sep 6, 2022 | Confederate monuments, Emancipate NC News
On Tuesday, September 6, at Randolph Park Drive, Enfield, NC, Mayor Mondale Robinson, Attorney Dawn Blagrove, and Jeremy Collins addressed dangerous threats of domestic terrorism that the Mayor and his community have received from white...
