There was a ton of criminal law news this week, but far and away the news item that I found most intriguing was this one about new food offerings at the State Fair. Rattlesnake corn dogs? Sign me up! And by that, I mean sign me up on the list of people who will never in a million years eat a rattlesnake corn dog! As far as actual criminal law news goes, the week’s top stories follow. Columbus County sheriff suspended, new sheriff named. Last week’s news roundup covered the scandal involving Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene, who was recorded talking about “Black bastards” and telling a subordinate, “Every Black that I know, you need to fire him to start with, he’s a snake.” WECT reports that this week District Attorney Jon David filed a petition to remove Sheriff Greene, alleging misconduct, maladministration, and corruption, and asserting that Sheriff Greene engaged in “racial profiling” of employees. Superior Court Judge Doug Sasser suspended Sheriff Greene pending a hearing on the petition. WECT continues that William “Bill” Rogers has been named acting sheriff. Sheriff Rogers recently retired after more than 20 years with the Highway Patrol. Mecklenburg County sheriff no longer enforcing minor traffic violations. Staying with the sheriff theme, WRAL reports here that “[t]he Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it will no longer be pulling over drivers for minor traffic violations, like driving with a revoked license, having a tail light out, or inspection violations.” The policy change is “part [...]
Faculty Coordinators
