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 →
Kevin Tully explains public defender’s office
Jan. 19, 2016 Kevin Tully, the appointed head of Mecklenburg's public defender's office, asked Forum participants first thing whether they had high confidence in the local justice system. Only a few hands were raised. Tully's argument in his short presentation today was that his office and the ... Continue Reading →