July 20, 2021 Kevin Tully, Mecklenburg's chief public defender since 2007, concluded his remarks this morning this way. But in the topsy-turvy world of short attention spans, let us begin with it: “Don’t judge our clients if you can. Keep open minds and try to view my clients this way: "The ... Continue Reading →
Steering justice through Covid waters
June 8, 2021 For decades, Mecklenburg District Attorneys have bemoaned a lack of financial resources to deal with the state's largest court jurisdiction. On top of that, current DA Spencer Merriweather and the system that he administers has had to adjust to the COVID-19 lockdown. Today, even as the ... Continue Reading →
Family Justice Center to focus on victims’ needs, erase the silos
Oct. 2, 2018 Victims of domestic violence need protection, and comfort, but also a lot of help navigating a complicated legal system. That simple notion is behind the proposed CharMeck Family Justice Center. The first year of research and planning is now done, and four people at the Forum Tuesday ... Continue Reading →
Election 2018: Spencer Merriweather
Page initiated Aug. 7, 2018 Spencer Merriweaather is a candidate for District Attorney for Mecklenburg County. Below are video or audio files of statements made by the candidate or surrogates at the Forum during the 2018 election cycle. To start a video, click on it. Oct. 2, 2018 Aug. 7, ... Continue Reading →
Primary Election 2018 results (preliminary)
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 10:40 p.m. Percentage of votes as reported May 8 by 10:40 p.m. According to the Board of Elections, these percentages do not count absentee and provisional ballots. Victors may change, particularly in the Senate 39 Democratic primary, where the difference in vote totals stood ... Continue Reading →
Primary Election 2018: Spencer Merriweather
– Page initiated March 6, 2018 Spencer Merriweather is a candidate for District Attorney for Mecklenburg. Below are video or audio files of statements made by the candidate or surrogates at the Forum during the 2018 election cycle. To start a video, click on it. April 17, ... Continue Reading →
New DA to unify prosecutions of high-impact crimes
Dec. 5, 2017 Spencer Merriweather used his first visit as Mecklenburg District Attorney to announce two new prosecution teams. He said the initiatives would be launched without additional resources. A violent crimes team will "handle robberies, felony assaults and felony shooting cases. These ... Continue Reading →