Race was ‘a significant factor’ in Johnston County death penalty case, NC judge rules
Attorneys for the state said they planned to appeal the superior court judge’s ruling to the NC Supreme Court.
Johnston County judge finds death sentences influenced by racial discrimination: Court Documents
On Friday, a Johnston County judge found that race played a significant role in the death penalty trial of Hasson Bacote, ...
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NC judge's ruling opens door for death row prisoners to challenge cases due to racial bias
Bacote spent 15 years on death row before former Governor Roy Cooper commuted his sentence to life without parole in December ...
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Johnston County judge rules race affected death sentence
A federal judge said he will pause a midnight deadline for the U.S. Agency for International Development to be stripped down ...
Racial bias tainted jury selection and death sentence for a Black man in North Carolina, judge says
A North Carolina judge has ruled that racial bias tainted jury selection and sentencing in the trial of a Black inmate who ...
North Carolina judge finds racial bias in landmark death penalty case
The Racial Justice Act allowed people to challenge their death sentences if they could demonstrate race played a role in ...
Cleveland.com’s Laura Johnston talks about pursuing her career in journalism amidst change, family, and persistence
When asked about what she would look for when hiring a multimedia journalist, Johnston recommended several things for young ...
Major routes on I-40 near Clayton and Garner being renamed
Several roadways along Interstate 40 in Johnston County are receiving new names and highway designation numbers.
Judge rules race did play a role in Hasson Bacote's sentencing
On Friday, a judge said race did play a role in the trial and death sentence of Hasson Bacote. Bacote was previously sentenced to death for the 2007 death of Anthony Surles during a robbery attempt.
The Ibrox fan favourite was left stunned by the referee and VAR team during the clash with Ross County
That is despite a baffled response from Rangers hero Kris Boyd during the Premiership showdown at Dingwall. The Canadian ...
Local news is fighting for people’s attention, says cleveland.com’s Laura Johnston
Laura Johnston, cleveland.com Content Director said, “You’ve got to be innovative, creative, and be willing to change all the ...
Highways getting new names due to I-42
I-42 was first designated along sections of what was U.S. 70 in Johnston and Wayne counties last year. Because there already ...