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Vigil challenges governor, North Carolinians to reimagine criminal justice system
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/7/23 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/7/23

Vigil challenges governor, North Carolinians to reimagine criminal justice system

NC Newsline | Written By Kelan Lyons

December 7, 2023 5:55 AM

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State advocacy group to highlight McNeair case during vigil for justice
Local Decarcerate Now! NC 11/22/23 Local Decarcerate Now! NC 11/22/23

State advocacy group to highlight McNeair case during vigil for justice

The Dispatch | Written By Sharon Myers

November 22, 2023

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Vigil calls for North Carolina governor to reduce prison population
Local Decarcerate Now! NC 11/21/23 Local Decarcerate Now! NC 11/21/23

Vigil calls for North Carolina governor to reduce prison population

Fox 8 | Written By Michael Hyland

Updated November 21, 2023 6:22 AM

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I lost my parents to murder, and I want Gov. Cooper to commute all NC death sentences
Local Decarcerate Now! NC 12/27/22 Local Decarcerate Now! NC 12/27/22

I lost my parents to murder, and I want Gov. Cooper to commute all NC death sentences

The Charlotte Observer | Written By Megan Smith

December 27, 2022 5:30 PM

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Month-long protest draws attention to clemency powers
Local Decarcerate Now! NC 12/27/22 Local Decarcerate Now! NC 12/27/22

Month-long protest draws attention to clemency powers

Spectrum News 1 | Written By Mary Helen Jones

December 27, 2022 3:00 PM

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Governor Roy Cooper commutes sentences, issues pardons of forgiveness Tuesday
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/20/22 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/20/22

Governor Roy Cooper commutes sentences, issues pardons of forgiveness Tuesday

WRAL News | Written By WRAL News

Updated December 20, 2022 7:24 PM

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Cooper uses clemency power as vigil continues outside his house
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/20/22 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/20/22

Cooper uses clemency power as vigil continues outside his house

NC Newsline | Written By Kelan Lyons

December 20, 2022 4:00 PM

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Raleigh protest calls on Cooper to abolish NC death penalty
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/12/22 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/12/22

Raleigh protest calls on Cooper to abolish NC death penalty

WNCT 9 | Written By Robin Kanady

Updated December 12, 2022 8:30 AM

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100+ march in Raleigh to protest NC death penalty
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/12/22 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/12/22

100+ march in Raleigh to protest NC death penalty

WECT News 6 | Written By Brea Hollingsworth

December 12, 2022 6:21 AM

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‘He can do this’: Protesters march, call on Gov. Cooper to commute death sentences
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/11/22 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/11/22

‘He can do this’: Protesters march, call on Gov. Cooper to commute death sentences

News & Observer | Written By Korie Dean

Updated December 11, 2022 11:58 AM

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Will Cooper issue more clemency for NC prisoners? A vigil outside his house demands it.
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/2/22 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/2/22

Will Cooper issue more clemency for NC prisoners? A vigil outside his house demands it.

News & Observer | Written By Avi Bajpai

Updated December 02, 2022 10:24 PM

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Protestors call for NC state leaders to reduce prison population
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/2/22 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/2/22

Protestors call for NC state leaders to reduce prison population

CBS17 | Written By Michael Hyland

Updated December 02, 2022 10:51 AM

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Company for the governor: Criminal justice reform advocates launch vigil to urge use of clemency powers
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/1/22 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/1/22

Company for the governor: Criminal justice reform advocates launch vigil to urge use of clemency powers

NC Newsline | Written By Kelan Lyons

Updated December 01, 2022 4:00 AM

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Family and friends hope for pardon for NC mom after nearly 30 years in prison
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/26/21 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/26/21

Family and friends hope for pardon for NC mom after nearly 30 years in prison

CBS17 | Written By Russ Bowen

Updated December 26, 2021 10:44 AM

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Sheriffs flex muscle: A powerful lobby shaped NC's newest body-camera law
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/8/21 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/8/21

Sheriffs flex muscle: A powerful lobby shaped NC's newest body-camera law

Gaston Gazette | Written By Mandy Locke, Danielle Battaglia, North Carolina News Collaborative

Updated December 8, 2021 6:13 AM

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‘I’m struggling harder now than I was’: Ronnie Long continues quest for pardon
Decarcerate Now! NC 12/19/20 Decarcerate Now! NC 12/19/20

‘I’m struggling harder now than I was’: Ronnie Long continues quest for pardon

CBS17 | Written By Nick Sturdivant

Updated December 19, 2020 11:28 PM

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Concord man wrongly convicted, released from prison seeks pardon from Cooper
National Decarcerate Now! NC 12/4/20 National Decarcerate Now! NC 12/4/20

Concord man wrongly convicted, released from prison seeks pardon from Cooper

WSOC-TV | Written By Susanna Black

December 04, 2020 7:520PM

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Judge names expert to scrutinize NC prison virus response
National Decarcerate Now! NC 12/4/20 National Decarcerate Now! NC 12/4/20

Judge names expert to scrutinize NC prison virus response

Associated Press | Written By Gary D. Robertson

December 04, 2020 4:32 PM

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Judge orders outside expert to monitor N.C. prison system’s COVID-19 actions
National Decarcerate Now! NC 12/4/20 National Decarcerate Now! NC 12/4/20

Judge orders outside expert to monitor N.C. prison system’s COVID-19 actions

WBTV | Written By Nick Ochsner

Updated December 04, 2020 3:31PM

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N.C. COURT APPOINTS SPECIAL MASTER TO OVERSEE PROTECTIONS FOR PEOPLE INCARCERATED DURING THE PANDEMIC
National Decarcerate Now! NC 12/4/20 National Decarcerate Now! NC 12/4/20

N.C. COURT APPOINTS SPECIAL MASTER TO OVERSEE PROTECTIONS FOR PEOPLE INCARCERATED DURING THE PANDEMIC

ACLU of North Carolina

December 04, 2020

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