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Federal Judge Safeguards North Carolina Supreme Court Election Results, Upholds Justice Riggs’ Victory Amid Controversy

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has intervened in North Carolina’s Supreme Court election, ordering the state’s election board not to discard any ballots cast ahead of a closely contested race. The decision comes as Democratic Justice Allison Riggs seeks to secure her electoral win amid challenges from Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin. Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Myers made his ruling on Monday, affirming that Griffin, who is behind by 734 votes, cannot alter electoral rules retrospectively to affect the outcome. Myers emphasized the integrity of voters’ rights, indicating that the federal Constitution does not … Read more

U.S. Judge Rules in Favor of Democratic Incumbent Allison Riggs, Upholding Election Integrity Amid Republican Challenges

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A U.S. District Court judge in North Carolina ruled on Monday that the state’s Board of Elections must officially declare Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs the winner of her Supreme Court race. This decision potentially concludes months of election disputes initiated by Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin, who aimed to challenge over 65,000 ballots he claimed were lacking necessary identifying information, such as drivers’ license numbers or the last four digits of Social Security numbers. After two recounts, Riggs holds a narrow lead of 734 votes. However, the Republican-controlled North Carolina Supreme Court had previously paved a … Read more

Celebrating Legacy: Judge Ott’s Portrait Unveiled in Heartfelt Ceremony

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Monroe, Ohio — A formal portrait honoring the late Judge Michael Ott was unveiled in a special ceremony held at the courthouse on Friday. The event was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and members of the community who gathered to pay tribute to the judge’s significant contributions during his tenure in the judicial system. Judge Ott, who served on the bench for over two decades, was known for his commitment to justice and his compassionate approach to the law. He frequently emphasized the importance of understanding the human element in legal matters, earning the respect … Read more