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Dozens convicted during administrative court sessions

By Mike Stolp | November 13, 2026
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Dozens convicted during administrative court sessions

By Mike Stolp | October 15, 2026
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Two men sentenced to life in prison for murder of Charlotte woman

By Mike Stolp | October 12, 2026

Today, Lavi Pham and James Salerno were both sentenced to life in prison after a jury found them guilty of the March 2020 murder of 20-year-old Mary Collins. The DA’s Homicide Team prosecuted the case.

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DA Requests SBI Investigation Related to Financial Irregularities Within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

By Mike Stolp | September 18, 2026
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Special Victims Team convicts 3 at trial; 1 other pleads guilty

By Mike Stolp | September 17, 2026

The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Felony Special Victims Team convicted four defendants during a recent trial session. One defendant was found guilty of multiple sex offenses against a child, while another was convicted of sexual contact under pretext of medical treatment.

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Man given consecutive life sentences for murder of Charlotte couple

By Mike Stolp | September 16, 2026

Today, Xaveon Dunn was found guilty of the October 2020 shooting that killed 26-year-old Dondrake Blackmoore and 27-year-old Jakailah Jackson.

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Dozens convicted during administrative court sessions

By Mike Stolp | September 11, 2026
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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 fatal shooting

By Mike Stolp | August 28, 2026

Today, Lawrence Jackson was sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of the June 2023 shooting that killed 33-year-old Justin Johnson. The DA’s Homicide Team prosecuted the case.

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General Felony Team convicts 7 during trial session

By Mike Stolp | August 26, 2026
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Habitual felon among 4 convicted during General Felony Team’s trial session

By Mike Stolp | August 24, 2026
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  • Dozens convicted during administrative court sessions
  • Dozens convicted during administrative court sessions
  • Two men sentenced to life in prison for murder of Charlotte woman
  • DA Requests SBI Investigation Related to Financial Irregularities Within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
  • Special Victims Team convicts 3 at trial; 1 other pleads guilty

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