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
Articles Concerning
Jails
Former NC jail guard says someone altered record of scrap with inmate
Sheriff persuaded federal inmate to accept $800 in legal settlement in exchange for promise not to file a lawsuit over incident.…more
Digging up and shining a light: Top investigative journalism from Carolina Public Press in 2018
A look at the most significant investigative reporting projects from Carolina Public Press this year.…more
Records raise doubts about care NC jail gave to inmate who died
After helicopter arrived to take unconscious man to hospital, chief deputy worked phones to get his bond unsecured so county wouldn’t face medical bills.…more
DA says NC jail probe to be immense, could take more than a year
Additional internal emails show sheriff knew earlier about inmate left chained naked and screaming. Sheriff says he forgot about sending response.…more