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Law enforcement officers were entitled to qualified immunity after using force in a case where a man’s gun was pointed at them, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. (Depositphotos.com)
Dec 3, 2024

4th Circuit: Officers entitled to qualified immunity in shooting

Where the undisputed evidence showed that, just before the officers fired, a man’s gun was pointed at two officers, the officers’ use of force in response to this perceived threat […]

Sixteen members of the Hell’s Angels and Red Devils motorcycle clubs were arrested on federal charges stemming from a Jan. 1, 2023, slaying in Raleigh and a July 22, 2023, assault in Wade, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina has announced. (Associated Press file)
Oct 18, 2024

16 bikers face federal charges

Sixteen members of two motorcycle gangs — the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and the Red Devils Motorcycle Club — have been arrested on federal charges in an indictment unsealed Wednesday […]

A 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision has returned a lawsuit stemming from a shooting involving a Greensboro police officer to federal court in the Triad city while dismissing other claims in the action. (Associated Press file)
Aug 1, 2024

4th Circuit: Lawsuit against officer in fatal shooting can continue

RALEIGH — The mother of a 17-year-old who was killed while driving a reportedly stolen car in Greensboro can continue to pursue claims against the police officer who shot her […]

Harvey Weinstein appears in a Manhattan criminal court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday in New York. (Associated Press)
May 2, 2024

Retrial in September sought for Weinstein

Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein during a hearing Wednesday in Manhattan, the disgraced movie mogul's first court appearance since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week.

Tarana Burke, center, founder and leader of the #MeToo movement, marches with others at the #MeToo March Nov. 1, 2017, in Hollywood. (Associated Press file)
Apr 29, 2024

Weinstein conviction reversal won’t end #MeToo, advocates say

NEW YORK — #MeToo founder Tarana Burke has heard it before. Every time there’s a legal setback, the movement is declared dead in the water. A legal success, and presto, […]

Victims of Dr. Larry Nassar react and hug Assistant U.S. Attorney General Angela Povilaitis after Nassar was sentenced to at least 40 years in prison during a hearing Jan. 24, 2018, in Lansing, Mich. (Associated Press file)
Apr 24, 2024

US to pay $138.7M to Nassar’s victims

DETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry […]

The Capitol State Police force is investigating the death of an inmate at Central Prison, above, stemming from an assault Thursday night.  (Associated Press file)
Apr 15, 2024

Central Prison inmate dies after apparent assault

Dustin Keith Payne, 38, was found collapsed in a housing unit common area at Central Prison died Thursday night after an apparent assault by another offender.

Michael F. Crumbley, 58, was serving a 12-year sentence at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm in Columbia when he was assaulted June 9, 2023. (Depositphotos.com)
Apr 5, 2024

Investigation: State inmate was fatally beaten

Michael F. Crumbley, a prisoner at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm in Columbia, was assaulted by other offenders on June 9, 2023, a news release from the Department of Adult Correction says.

In its ruling in Yagi v. Hilgartner, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a party’s bid to have certain fees due under a willful and malicious injury case settlement discharged by filing bankruptcy.
Mar 25, 2024

4th Circuit: Assault settlement, collection fees nondischargeable

When the debtor stopped making payments, the injured party sued to enforce the settlement agreement and contested the debtor’s attempt to discharge the debt in bankruptcy.

May 24, 2023

Special needs student assaulted by teacher

Action: Assault Injuries alleged: Behavioral, emotional and academic injuries Case name: Saint Preux v. Iesha Russell, et al. Court/case no.: Cumberland County Superior Court/No. 21-CVS-4346 Jury and/or judge: Jury/Judge George […]

Sep 24, 2018

Businessman settles for $125K after beating by sales rep

A Raleigh-area businessman has agreed to settle a claim that an equipment manufacturer put him at risk by hiring a salesperson who he said brutally beat him for refusing to […]

Jun 4, 2018

2 North Carolina jail officers fired after investigation

MURPHY (AP) Two North Carolina jail officers have been fired following an investigation into allegations of assault. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that officers Wesley […]


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