Corruption in North Carolina: Lawmakers Skirt Campaign Finance Rules, Igniting Calls for Action

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – A once fervent commitment to combat political corruption in the state of North Carolina appears to be on the decline, raising concerns about the influence of money in politics. In the early 2000s, campaign finance and lobbying laws were a hot topic, driven by the investigative work of government watchdog Bob Hall. However, recent years have seen a resurgence of questionable practices and a lack of enforcement, leaving the public wondering if corruption is being swept under the rug. Under the leadership of Democratic state House Speaker Jim Black, campaign finance … Read more

Prosecutors Forced to Share Sealed Exhibit on Witness Threats with Trump’s Legal Team, Igniting Controversy

Miami, Florida – Special counsel prosecutors have submitted a sealed exhibit regarding threats made against a potential trial witness to former President Donald Trump’s lawyers. This comes after a federal judge overseeing the case ordered the exhibit to be turned over, despite objections from the prosecutors. The exhibit details a series of threats made against a witness who could testify against Trump in the trial and is the subject of a criminal investigation by a US attorney’s office. The sealed exhibit has been a point of contention between prosecutors and Trump’s legal team. Prosecutors had … Read more