On September 12, it will be three years since a local Lexington resident had a clemency petition filed by Attorney Jamie Lau from Duke University’s Wrongful Conviction Clinic - and he’s still waiting on an answer.
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Op-Ed: Local advocate expresses disappointment with Governor Cooper
As a citizen of North Carolina, and an advocate for Charles McNeair who was awaiting clemency, I was extremely confused and shocked because it was my belief Governor Cooper was a man who valued justice and cared about those incarcerated in NC Prisons.
Benefit concert for Charles McNeair has the church aisles rocking
A benefit concert was held Sunday to raise money to help Charles McNeair in his fight for clemency and freedom.
Advocates for Charles McNeair to join rally outside Governor's mansion
On December 9, Advocates for Charles McNeair will join with Decarcerate Now, a coalition of activists that is part of ACLU of North Carolina, to hold a rally outside Cooper’s mansion in Raleigh. Republished with permission by The Assembly.
Charles McNeair advocates address city's resolution, continues fight for clemency
Wanda Cox issued a statement to Davidson Local on behalf of the Advocates for Charles McNeair after the Lexington City Council voted unanimously during closed session Monday evening to issue a resolution of support for the release of Charles McNeair.
A Photo Gallery: Peaceful Protests in Raleigh for Charles McNeair
Nearly 30 supporters traveled from Lexington to the state capital on Saturday, March 25 to raise awareness about the incarceration of Charles McNeair.
Support for Charles McNeair's release increases
Lexington native, Charles McNeair, has been imprisoned since November 26, 1979.
Advocates for Charles McNeair began clemency campaign
Approximately 30 supporters of Charles McNeair gathered on the steps of the Davidson County Courthouse, in the rain, on Thursday afternoon to raise awareness about what they view as an ‘injustice in the justice system.’