In a case that generated separate opinions from all three judges, a unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has overturned a Cumberland County judge’s decision to throw out a life…
A free and just society should not allow the powerful to kill the vulnerable, whether the vulnerable is unborn, newborn, sick, or elderly. Now Kermit Gosnell will spend the rest…
It’s not looking like a bunch of life-termers hoping to get out of prison because of good behavior are going to get their wish granted. The N.C. Supreme Court overturned…
Three condemned murderers were moved from death row yesterday. Having prevailed under Racial Justice Act claims, they now are serving life sentences without parole. The Racial Justice Act is, for…
Both WTVD and News 14 Carolina called on John Locke Foundation staffers for comment Tuesday about top news issues. WTVD’s lead story at 6 p.m. focused on the N.C. Court…
In a 2-1 decision released this morning, the N.C. Court of Appeals has upheld a lower-court ruling that would force the state Correction Department to release two inmates who contend…
I had a feeling this day would come when Janet Danahey pleaded guilty to to first-degree murder for the fatal fire she started 10 years ago, which resulted in a…
Let me start by saying I am not rabidly pro-death penalty. I understand that in a country based on (ever diminishing) freedom, being locked away for the rest of your…
The North Carolina Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in a case called Jones v Keller. In a 5-2 opinion, the Court held that a prisoner (Alford Jones) serving a…
According to the Times: Almost 10 percent of all inmates in state and federal prisons are serving life sentences, an increase of 83 percent from 1992, according to a report…