Race was ‘a significant factor’ in Johnston County death penalty case, NC judge rules
In a 120-page order, Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons also ruled that race was “a significant factor” in other death ...
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Former Smithfield police officer, Johnston school board member found guilty, sentenced to prison
A jury found embattled Johnston County school board member Ronald Johnson guilty of several crimes on Friday. Johnson is guilty of extortion, willfully failing to discharge his duties and ...
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Johnston County Schools names replacement for former member, police officer sentenced to prison
The Johnston County Board of Education is welcoming Jeff Sullivan as its newest member – after the former District 7 board member was sentenced to prison. The school board met Thursday morning ...
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Race was ‘a significant factor’ in Johnston County death penalty case, NC judge rules
A Johnston County judge ruled Friday that ... the number of death-penalty cases in the state. North Carolina has not executed a death row inmate since 2006. More than 100 of the 121 people ...