Advocates Renew Push for Clemency in the Case of Charles McNeair

Supporters of Charles McNeair are renewing calls for the governor to grant him clemency — and they’re referencing coverage from the local press, including a recent High Point Enterprise article, to amplify the urgency. According to the Enterprise, community leaders, family members, and even law-enforcement officials have added their voices to the push for McNeair’s release.

McNeair remains behind bars after decades — a reality that advocates describe as a glaring example of the state’s need for reform. They argue that his lengthy imprisonment, alleged wrongful conviction and the passage of time warrant clemency.

Advocates have suggested that supporters “flurry” the governor’s office with phone calls and messages: a grassroots call to action aimed at ensuring McNeair’s case does not fade from public view.

Local organizers — many citing the High Point Enterprise coverage for context — say this campaign is about more than one individual. They view McNeair’s case as symbolic of broader issues around sentencing, rehabilitation, and second-chance justice, especially in communities disproportionately affected by long prison terms.

McNeair remains in jail as momentum builds around the clemency campaign. Advocates say they won’t relent until his case is reviewed and a decision from the governor is secured.

To learn more visit: