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Caitlin McGlade @caitmcglade.bsky.social · 17d

Luci and I are hitting the road to North Carolina this week! I start on the investigative team at the @charlotteobserver.com Sept 29. Excited to dive into a new region and new topics for me! Luci is excited to get out of the Phoenix sun.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · 9d

Charlotte judge wrong to block video of cop shooting cop, appeals court says | By @juliacoin.bsky.social

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Charlotte judge wrong to block video of cop shooting cop, appeals court says

A CMPD officer shot another officer 10 times. A Charlotte news station asked that the video be unsealed.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · 9d

Judge blocks release of body camera footage in fatal North Carolina police shooting | By @oehrli.bsky.social

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Judge blocks release of body camera footage in fatal Hickory police shooting

He said he worried about the public determining facts “without the benefit of other evidence which would be available in a trial setting.”

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · 10d

Houston on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 27.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · 18d

Union County Sheriff’s Office to pay $2.5 million to family of man they killed | Observer story by @juliacoin.bsky.social @oehrli.bsky.social

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Union County Sheriff’s Office to pay $2.5 million to family of man they killed

Deputies suspected Malcolm Staton of having drugs, but he was just making a purchase at a convenience store, his family said.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · 24d

Light rail fact check: Here are the claims vs. reality in the Charlotte stabbing | By @juliacoin.bsky.social

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Light rail fact check: Here are the claims vs. reality in the Charlotte stabbing

Iryna Zarutska’s death and DeCarlos Brown Jr.’s criminal history prompted a wave of incorrect information.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · 24d

If you’re going to remember Iryna Zarutska, her family hopes it’s more like this (Charlotte Observer gift article)

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If you’re going to remember Iryna Zarutska, her family hopes it’s more like this

The 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee’s loved ones try to shift focus away from the ugly death she died and toward the beautiful life she lived.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · 29d

Reality Check: Did judge who released suspect before Charlotte light rail stabbing break rules?

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Did judge who released suspect before Charlotte light rail stabbing break rules?

The charge DeCarlos Brown Jr. faced in January might have been supported by little evidence, one expert said.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Sep 11

Mother of man charged in light rail killing prays victim’s family forgives him

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Mother of man charged in light rail killing prays victim’s family forgives him

She said other parents are also struggling to figure out solutions to mental health problems.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Aug 9

Their child died crossing a street - they were arrested.

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After backlash against arrest of parents in child’s death, NC lawmaker touts bill

A couple from Gastonia were arrested after their son was hit and killed by a car while crossing the street.

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Ryan Oehrli @oehrli.bsky.social · Aug 8

At long last, I have a Charlotte phone number.

Have a tip about police or the legal system? Give me a ring anytime at 980-451-0108.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Aug 4

www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c... | By @juliacoin.bsky.social

No name on CMPD officer leaves protestor wondering: ‘Who hit me?’

Names of public employees are supposed to be public.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Aug 1

Four years after a barber was killed in his home, new details offer his family hope | By Damenica Ellis

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Four years after NC barber was killed in his home, new details offer hope

The family is asking someone to provide the tip that can give them peace.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Jul 30

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Charlotte lawmaker rebuked by fellow Democrats after speech on immigration bill

“A large number of people entering a country can change it forever,” Rep. Carla Cunningham said during a speech on the House floor Tuesday.

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Joe Marusak @jmarusak.bsky.social · Jul 26

Air conditioning problems prompt warm-air alerts in the Mecklenburg County jail

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Air conditioning problems prompt warm-air alerts in the Mecklenburg County jail

As 100-degree temperatures descend on Charlotte, Mecklenburg County jail officials warned of “warmer-than-usual conditions” in the jail this weekend due to scheduled repairs to the air conditioning sy...

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Jul 21

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Prominent Charlotte civil rights attorney James Ferguson dies at age 82

He was a crucial player in some of the biggest civil rights cases nationwide.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Jul 21

Did you know uptown Charlotte has a secret mall? It's not doing real hot, though.

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I went looking for uptown Charlotte’s secret mall. Here’s what I found.

The mall was designed to be a lively hub for uptown’s office workers. Then COVID happened.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Jul 18

CATS ended several northern Mecklenburg bus routes for microtransit. Here’s why

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CATS ended several northern Mecklenburg bus routes for microtransit. Here’s why

Riders must now use a Uber-style microtransit program in the Huntersville, Davidson and Cornelius area.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Jul 17

Charlotte housing activist told to vacate home. He says he’s doing nothing wrong | By @jeff-a-chamer.bsky.social

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Charlotte housing activist told to vacate home. He says he’s doing nothing wrong

In interviews, the man discussed what he’s doing with the homes, which he said are places where homeless people can get help.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Jul 12

Miranda rights questioned in ICE raid cases unfolding in Charlotte’s federal court | By @juliacoin.bsky.social

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Miranda rights questioned in ICE raid cases unfolding in Charlotte’s federal court

About 100 ICE agents detained people at a Kings Mountain fire extinguisher plant, according a sealed warrant briefly detailed in court.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Jul 8

‘Why me?’ NC runaway confronts repeat sex trafficker on her ruined childhood | By @juliacoin.bsky.social

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‘Why me?’ NC runaway confronts repeat sex trafficker on her ruined childhood

On the same day a teenage girl started her college classes, she faced her abuser in Charlotte federal court.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Jul 4

A nonprofit contracted by the city of Gastonia opened a “cooling center” by hooking up two fans outside. The mayor demanded one open indoors. It did - then the city manager closed it for nebulous reasons.

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Gastonia city manager closes cooling center. Mayor Richard Franks wants answers

“If six months of planning went into those two fans and a cooler, the planners need to be fired,” said one Gastonia City Council member.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Jul 2

Carolina Panthers players, former CMPD chief back challenger to Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden | @oehrli.bsky.social

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Carolina Panthers players, former CMPD chief back challenger to Sheriff McFadden

After a series of controversies, at least two candidates plan to run against the sheriff.

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Patrick Wilson @patrickmwilson.bsky.social · Jul 1

Charlotte greenlights drone use for CMPD, will begin taking bids Tuesday morning

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Charlotte greenlights drone use for CMPD, will begin taking bids Tuesday morning

Chief Johnny Jennings has said the department will have policies to prevent any misuse as CMPD begins more surveillance from the skies.

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Joe Marusak @jmarusak.bsky.social · Jun 28

American Airlines: Mystery odor sickened LA-bound flight crew in Charlotte

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American Airlines: Mystery odor sickened LA-bound flight crew in Charlotte

MEDIC said six people were were taken to the hospital with minor symptoms and one with serious symptoms Friday night.

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