Articles Concerning

Crime and Justice

March 18, 2019, by Seeking Conviction Investigative Collaboration

Analysis: NC convicts fewer than 1 in 4 sexual assault defendants

Fewer than one in four defendants charged with sexual assault in North Carolina can expect to be convicted of that charge or a related reduced charge, and……more

March 18, 2019, by Kate Martin and Frank Taylor

How Carolina Public Press analyzed NC court data on sexual assaults

Go behind the scenes of Seeking Conviction to learn how Carolina Public Press analyzed North Carolina sexual assault court data to find conviction rates.…more

March 8, 2019, by Kirk Ross

Unresolved 2018 issues keeping NC Board of Elections busy

State Board of Elections dealing with two new congressional elections, a sheriff’s race results appeal and a criminal probe.…more

March 7, 2019, by Kate Martin

Attorney for lawmaker confirms criminal summons amid calls for resignation

State Rep. Cody Henson’s lawyer acknowledges his client has received a criminal summons and is due in court on March 28 in Brevard.…more

March 6, 2019, by Kate Martin

UPDATED: Criminal summons issued for NC legislator accused of cyberstalking

North Carolina Democratic Party issues call for Rep. Cody Henson to resign as Transylvania sheriff issues criminal summons and DA recuses himself.…more