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Criminal justice reporter for The (Durham) Herald-Sun and The (Raleigh) News & Observer.

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Durham County knew of jail suicide hazards for 20 years. 12 people died.

Durham County knew of jail suicide hazards for 20 years. 12 people died.

Durham County officials knew about suicide hazards in jail cells for two decades, but failed to fully fix win…

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What 'The Staircase' leaves out: Michael Peterson's military history and son's crime

What 'The Staircase' leaves out: Michael Peterson's military history and son's crime

So, you've seen "The Staircase," director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's version of the winding case against Micha…

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She threw up when police pulled her over. Now this black mother of 3 is the next DA

She threw up when police pulled her over. Now this black mother of 3 is the next DA

Voters in Durham, Mecklenburg and Buncombe counties in North Carolina signaled they are ready for change in t…

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Losing David: Triangle moms grieve the abused little boy who never grew up

Losing David: Triangle moms grieve the abused little boy who never grew up

David's bed is made. His toy train and baseball trophies sit nearby, his TV silent above shelves of movies. "…

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A judge let 5 men charged with murder out of jail. Here's what happened

A judge let 5 men charged with murder out of jail. Here's what happened

In two weeks, five people charged with murder in Durham signed paperwork and walked out of the Durham County …

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233 people were shot in Durham this year. When violence 'hits home'

233 people were shot in Durham this year. When violence 'hits home'

Editor's note: This is the first of two parts on violent crime in Durham in 2017. Brandon Norwood was tucked …

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Durham County sheriff releases name of 37-year-old jail detainee who died in custody Original

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A Durham County jail detainee who was found unresponsive in his cell and later died was identified Monday as 37-year-old Robert Harris Jr. Harris had a Durham address and was taken from the jail Friday evening to a local hospital, where he died His death is being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation and the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, which is standard when an inmate dies. The N.C. Office of the Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy, which is also standard.
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Durham County sheriff releases name of 37-year-old jail detainee who died in custody

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By Virginia Bridges Verified
| The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) Verified
The Durham County Detention Center is located at 219 S Mangum St. in downtown Durham.
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Judge orders exam for man charged with threatening President Trump at Apex car wash

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| The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) Verified
Key Takeaways AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Judge ordered a psychiatric or psychological evaluation of Daniel Swain. Swain was arrested April 29 after threats were found on a BMW X5 at an Apex car wash. When completed, the report must be shared with prosecutors and Swain's attorney. RALEIGH A man accused of threatening President Donald Trump with messages written on his SUV will undergo a competency evaluation before his federal criminal case can move forward.
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