Articles Concerning

Crime and Justice

September 13, 2019, by Staff Reports

The Kicker, Show 24 | When the state stepped in at Cherokee County DSS

CPP lead investigative reporter Kate Martin talks about the results of a records request regarding NC DHHS involvement with Cherokee County DSS.…more

September 11, 2019, by Kate Martin

SBI not done with investigation of Cherokee County DSS

SBI had filed a report on its investigation of unlawful DSS seizures of children. Agents may be looking at issues that have emerged in recent months.…more

September 5, 2019, by Kate Martin

Do-it-yourself rape evidence kit will hurt effort to prosecute rapists, AG warns

Company has created a do-it-yourself kit to collect rape evidence. NC and Michigan attorneys general warn it’s not a valid option.…more

September 3, 2019, by Staff Reports

Feds indict NC man for fraud, stealing $800,000 from elderly victim

Secret Service investigated allegations against financial institution employee from Mint Hill who is accused of defrauding elderly victim.…more

August 29, 2019, by Kate Martin

DHHS memo: NC agency knew early about DSS unlawful actions

District attorney and civil attorney for families furious that DHHS didn’t report potential felonies or act quickly to correct Cherokee DSS problems.…more