This week, the General Assembly passed H 307, Iryna’s Law. The bill follows the murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte last month. The measure is now with Governor Stein. If it becomes law, it would make a number of changes to proceedings involving pretrial release; would add a new aggravating sentencing factor; would alter the way magistrates may be disciplined; would require hearings on capital MARs normally be held within 24 months of filing; and would expand the permissible methods of execution, among other things. WRAL has some information about the bill’s progress through the legislature here, and a piece here exploring the decision that Governor Stein now must make to sign the bill, veto it, or allow it to become law without his signature. He has 10 days to decide. Keep reading for more news. Vice President Vance visits Concord, addresses crime. The Vice President held an event in an airplane hangar in Concord this week. His remarks apparently focused on crime, public safety, and supporting law enforcement. He referenced the death of Ms. Zarutska and attributed it to “soft on crime” policies and political leaders, including former Governor Cooper. He also addressed political violence and the murder of Charlie Kirk. A diverse set of perspectives on the event may be found in this piece from The Assembly and this one from the Carolina Journal. Former FBI Director indicted. WRAL reports here that former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury. The indictment apparently “accuses [...]
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