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Author Archives: Jacob Biba

Jacob Biba is a staff investigative reporter and the recipient of the Shaklan Fellowship for Investigative Reporting at Carolina Public Press. Contact him at jbiba@carolinapublicpress.org.

Posted inCrime & Justice

Weekend essay: What it’s like share your story with a reporter

by Jacob Biba July 8, 2023July 10, 2023

Recently, I interviewed Jacobs about this story, specifically about his experience speaking to me over the course of my reporting. 

Posted inweekly

Stacked Against, Part Three: The heavy toll of long prison terms on families

by Jacob Biba June 13, 2023June 28, 2023
Forsyth County Hall of Justice
Posted inCrime & Justice

Stacked Against, Part Two: Charge stacking and plea bargains in North Carolina – what you need to know

by Jacob Biba May 25, 2023June 9, 2023
charge stacking, Deborah Smith, Winston-Salem, Terence Smith
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Stacked Against, Part One: When prosecutors stack charges against a defendant, it can mean a lifetime behind bars

by Jacob Biba May 9, 2023June 28, 2023

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