Removal of Cherokee County children draws lawsuit, criminal charges possible
Number of children affected by unlawful removals uncertain, but lawyer estimates hundreds. Wife of embattled sheriff could face state charges.…more
Revocation of sexual consent bill dying in NC Senate
Reform could still be added to different legislation, but otherwise NC will remain only state where sex after consent is withdrawn isn’t considered rape.…more
Sexual assault bill advances through House committees
Proposal would also criminalize tampering with someone’s drink, even if they aren’t sexually assaulted.…more
Understanding trauma survivors transforms police training for rape cases
While experts praise value of specialized training in dealing with sexual assault cases, they say demand for such training remains limited in NC.…more
SBI says no to sweeping probe of NC county jail, but looking at key issues
SBI agent says Cherokee County sheriff had no problem with a much smaller investigation of alleged wrongdoing in his administration.…more