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Innocence Inquiry Commission

Governor Cooper Appoints District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties
Governor Cooper has appointed Rebecca Donaldson to serve as district attorney in Prosecutorial District 6 (New Hanover and Pender counties).
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North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Announces New Leadership
The changes are the result of the expiration of terms and vacancies.
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North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Refers State v. Clarence Roberts for Hearing
A panel of three superior court judges will be appointed to hear the case in Robeson County.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Durham County
Governor Cooper has appointed Kendra Montgomery-Blinn to serve as district court judge in Durham County.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims the Week of October 24-28 as Innocence Inquiry Commission Week
This year marks 15 years of operation for the Innocence Inquiry Commission.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. John Pritchard December 14-15, 2021
The hearing is anticipated to last two days on December 14-15 and will be livestreamed.
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North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission's Victim Services is Featured on All Things Judicial Podcast
Guests are Robin Colbert, Katie Monroe, and Emma Paul.
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North Carolina's Innocence Inquiry Commission Featured on the All Things Judicial Podcast
The latest episode of All Things Judicial features part one of a three-part series on the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. Coatney Williams
The hearing is anticipated to last three days and will be livestreamed.
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ADVISORY: Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing for 2002 Murder Case from Forsyth County
The Commission’s executive director, Lindsey Guice Smith, will present the case to Commissioners beginning Monday, March 9.
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