By Paul "Skip" Stam May I introduce you to some of the first-degree murderers who had their death sentences indefinitely postponed by our state Supreme Court on June 5. All of ... Keep Reading
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4 Killers Trying to Dodge Death Penalty
The Fayetteville Observer reports that four convicted murderers are trying to again elude the death penalty. They want the state Supreme Court to give them another chance to ... Keep Reading
Racial Justice Act Claims Receive Hearing in Charlotte Court
Lawyers, victims, and family members gathered in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse last week to hear the last remaining Racial Justice Act cases. While the four convicted ... Keep Reading
Judge Removes Self From Racial Bias Cases
Four convicted murderers were back in court on Thursday in Fayetteville. They were put back on death row in December 2015 after the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled their case ... Keep Reading
State High Court Vacates Death Row Cases
Today the North Carolina Supreme Court vacated all four cases filed under the Racial Justice Act. All four convicted killers who had their sentences commuted to life without ... Keep Reading
Where Does NC Stand on the Death Penalty?
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled last week that capital punishment is unconstitutional in that state. Connecticut had recently enacted a law under which the death penalty could ... Keep Reading
Annual Report 2013
Our 2013 Annual Report highlights our efforts to further freedom and prosperity in North Carolina. ... Keep Reading
Civitas Review Fall 2013
The Fall 2013 Civitas Review examines the landmark legislation of 2013 and it means for North Carolina. ... Keep Reading
Racial Justice Act Cases Head to North Carolina Supreme Court
Imagine turning your car radio on and hearing that your loved ones’ convicted murderer will now have his case heard by the North Carolina Supreme Court. Friday afternoon some ... Keep Reading
JWPCI newspaper June 2013
North Carolina addresses elections reform and the misnamed Racial Justice Act. Civitas Capitol Connection is the monthly newspaper of the Civitas Institute. ... Keep Reading
