Durham

Jury Selection Kicks Off in High-Stakes 2020 Murder Trial of Durham Defendant

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DURHAM, N.C. — Jury selection is set to commence in the high-profile murder trial involving a Durham resident accused of killing a man in 2020. The case has garnered significant attention from the local community, highlighting issues surrounding crime and justice in the area. The defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, faces charges stemming from an incident that resulted in the death of an individual in a public setting. Law enforcement officials reported that the events surrounding the murder attracted considerable media coverage, raising public interest in the trial’s proceedings. As jury selection approaches, … Read more

Off-Duty Durham Detention Officer’s Estate Awarded $2.25 Million Settlement After Fatal Crash

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DURHAM, N.C. – The city of Durham has reached a settlement with the estate of Brooke Lyn Maynard, an off-duty Durham detention officer who was tragically killed more than five years ago. Maynard, a single mother at 24 years old, lost her life when a suspect attempting to evade the police collided with her car. The settlement award will support Maynard’s daughter, who was just four years old when her mother passed away. The settlement agreement, which was initially confidential and reached in August 2023, granted Maynard’s estate a total of $2.25 million. Out of … Read more