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"I could drop dead tomorrow, the truth will be here. Truth is forever; when you read our history, truth is forever, and it always outs itself."

 


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Prosecutor Finds Fatal Shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. Justified

 


The deputies who shot Andrew Brown Jr. in the back of the head as he attempted to drive away were justified in the fatal shooting because the officers "reasonably believed" they were in danger, according to District Attorney Andrew Womble. Womble last week held a press conference and declined to file charges against Pasquotank County, N.C., sheriff's deputies in the shooting  last month in Elizabeth City. His decision followed an inquiry by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, which presented its findings to the prosecutor. (See NPR article here)

 

Brown, 42, was shot and killed in his car by deputies as they arrived to carry out warrants in drug-related charges in Elizabeth City on April 21. 

 

NCDP Chair Bobbie Richardson issued the following statement after the decision: “North Carolina deserves a system that works to deliver justice, protects our communities, and serves the people -- not one that allows law enforcement to become warriors against our own citizens. We must put a stop to the use of excessive force and work to find solutions that will prevent implicit biases from shaping perceptions and actions. I am deeply troubled by the lack of transparency and accountability that has led us to this point and I look forward to the findings of the FBI’s civil rights investigation.” 


 

Trump to Headline North Carolina's GOP Convention on June 5

 



(From NCDP) The NC GOP’s decision to have the disgraced former president headline their state convention proves on thing: It’s clearer than ever that there is no daylight between today’s North Carolina Republican Party and Donald Trump. They have fully embraced his ‘Big Lie’ that the 2020 election was stolen. They’ve stood by him even as his actions led to a violent and deadly insurrection at the Capitol. They even censured Senator Richard Burr, one of their own, to prove their allegiance.

 

While the Republican Party has chosen to throw our democracy by the wayside, President Biden and Democrats are hard at work undoing the damage of the Trump administration, delivering on their promises, and getting our country back on track. 

 


 


 

Slate of Board of Election Nominees Chosen in May 17 Meeting


 

Party Chair Andre Brown's full slate of proposed nominees to New Hanover County Board of elections was approved in a Zoom meeting of the New Hanover Democratic Party Executive Committee on May 17. The nominees are Evelyn Adger Bryant (Chair), Derrick Miller (Board Member), Lyana Hunter (Board Member), and Oliver Carter III (Alternate).  

 

County Boards of Election in North Carolina are composed of five appointment members, according to the board of elections Website. Four members are appointed by the NC State Board of Elections: two Democrats and two Republicans. The Chair is appointed by the Governor. The Board of Elections is responsible for conducting all federal, state, and local elections held within the County. The Board appoints all chief judges, judges, assistants, and other officers of elections and is responsible for investigating irregularities, nonperformance of duties, and violations of laws by election officers and other persons.

 

 




EVENTS





 







Steve Miller Meet & Greet -- June 4






 


When: Friday, June 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. 4th Street, Wilmington 

 

Steve Miller, candidate for the 7th U.S. Congressional District seat now held by David Rouzer, will meet with supporters and other members of the public. Pizza will be provided for attendees.

 








Upcoming Democratic Events To Note On Your Calendar

 

2021 Summer SEC Meeting – Saturday, August 7th

 

 

James Cummings and Richard Poole 

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