Woman pleads guilty in deadly east Charlotte hit-and-run that killed 25-year-old runner
Qlaundra Hood pleaded guilty in Mecklenburg County court to felony hit-and-run and misdemeanor death by vehicle death of 25-year-old Lance Sotelo.
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US Supreme Court won’t intervene in custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan denied the request from McKenna West, who was seeking conservatorship over a baby boy she gave birth to in Dallas.
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson wins case to protect SNAP funds for North Carolina
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a lawsuit against USDA over SNAP changes, addressing food assistance risks for 1.4 million residents statewide.
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Judge rules jail death suit can proceed against Mecklenburg County
A federal judge has rejected Mecklenburg County’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit stemming from a 2022 death at the county jail. The judge agreed Tuesday to drop six other healthcare-related defendants from the case. The post Judge rules jail death suit can proceed against Mecklenburg County appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Four Seasons Mall stabbing victim charged with firearm related charges and assault, police says
Comararie Zaquande Miller faces charges related to an Aug. 23 stabbing at Four Seasons Town Center and a September assault on hospital staff.
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Lexington man charged with assault by strangulation and firing gun at family, deputies say
A Lexington man faces charges of felony assault by strangulation and other offenses after shooting at family members and attacking another member with a hammer.
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Judge rules for Smithfield in lawsuit brought by fired cop
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Smithfield in a lawsuit brought by a fired police officer who was also a Johnston County school board member. Monday’s ruling ends the lawsuit Ronald Johnson filed in 2023 against more than 20 defendants. The post Judge rules for Smithfield in lawsuit brought by fired cop appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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'This was not road rage' | Texas man accused of fatally shooting 5-year-old girl after targeting wrong vehicle
The alleged shooter was caught by cameras on the road and was arrested. He was charged with capital murder and is being held without bond.
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to investigate lone juror who wanted to convict her
Clancy's case ended in a mistrial as most of the jurors wanted to acquit her, but one holdout prevented a unanimous verdict.
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Man indicted for lying about child abuse to gain US citizenship, US attorney says
Sha Ghaley is accused of hiding child sex crimes to become a U.S. citizen. Three others face separate citizenship fraud lawsuits.
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Mary Collins’ grandmother testifies that suspects knew she had a cognitive disability before they drugged, assaulted and killed her
Court will resume Tuesday in the murder trial of Mary Collins. Day one focused heavily on the victim's severe vulnerabilities.
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Taylor Frankie Paul says she's leaving 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'
Paul blamed cyberbullying in the midst of her domestic violence accusations for her decision.
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Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown asks judge for probation in COVID relief fraud case
Brown, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday in federal court.
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Motorcyclist killed in Catawba County hit-and-run; 74-year-old woman charged
A 74-year-old woman faces charges of felony hit-and-run and other offenses after a fatal motorcycle crash killed a 64-year-old man in Catawba County.
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Greensboro man charged with attempted murder after Sept. 19 stabbing, court docs
Police found him fleeing the scene after the attack.
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Costco confirms churro is returning. When will it be available in stores?
Costco announces the return of churros to U.S. food courts, exciting fans eager for the cinnamon sugar treat.
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NC leaders call Chemours deal historic, but nearby well owners are still skeptical
By Will Atwater Takeaways Cedar Creek resident Vickie Mullins and her family have dealt with PFAS-contaminated water for years, and she doubts that a new $590 million agreement between the state, affected governments and the chemical companies will make any real difference. That agreement, announced on Sept. 10 by N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson, involved […] The post NC leaders call Chemours deal historic, but nearby well owners are still skeptical appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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President Trump says planned arch would also serve as a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers
President Donald Trump's announcement Sunday comes as the proposed arch faces legal challenges.
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Lawsuit says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made illegal agreement on AI slowdown
The proposed class-action suit was filed by four people who pay for ChatGPT, Claude, Grok or Gemini subscriptions.
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Trump rapid third-country removal policy blocked at appeals court
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court Friday struck down the Trump administration’s policy to quickly send noncitizens to countries they are not from, finding that immigrants must have an opportunity to challenge their removal if they fear for their safety. The decision largely upheld a Boston federal judge’s February ruling that found the Department of […]
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