rape kit backlog

Rape becoming a focal point in governor’s race between Robinson, Stein

June 21, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — As was the case in the 2020 race for North Carolina attorney general, crime is again becoming a focal point of the North Carolina race for governor as evidenced by two recently aired […]

New State Crime Lab director announced

May 23, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced the hiring of Amanda Thompson as the new director of the State Crime Lab. “Amanda has been an integral part of the Crime Lab for more […]

Stein says state rape kit backlog cleared

April 17, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Flanked by more than two dozen law enforcement officials, former lawmakers and victim advocates, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced last Tuesday that the State Crime Lab has cleared the state’s rape […]

Bishop files for attorney general

December 13, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Republican U.S. Dan Bishop (NC-08) officially filed his paperwork to run for North Carolina attorney general on Friday, Dec. 8. Bishop filed alongside multiple state district attorneys, including Mike Hardin (Hoke/Moore) and Andy […]

Bill reauthorizing funding to test rape kits moving through Congress

November 24, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — On Nov. 2, the U.S. Senate reauthorized legislation that provides law enforcement agencies with federal funding to conduct DNA analyses of untested rape kits. The measure has been sent to the U.S. House […]

Stein kicks off gubernatorial campaign at Shaw University

October 11, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — On Oct. 10, North Carolina Attorney General and Democratic candidate for governor in 2024 Josh Stein held a gubernatorial campaign kick-off rally in Raleigh. The rally, held in the C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium at […]

Bill would allow assault victims to receive updates on status of rape kit testing

April 13, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill filed in the North Carolina Senate would require rape victims to be allowed to elect whether or not they want to receive updates on the status of their rape kit test. […]

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rape kit backlog

Rape becoming a focal point in governor’s race between Robinson, Stein

New State Crime Lab director announced

Stein says state rape kit backlog cleared

Bishop files for attorney general

Bill reauthorizing funding to test rape kits moving through Congress

Stein kicks off gubernatorial campaign at Shaw University

Bill would allow assault victims to receive updates on status of rape kit testing

March Council of State news roundup

NC’s rape kit backlog persists

DA says libel case against Stein over

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