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We remember Ellis Reed Parlier & Riley Howell. We remember the survivors. We remember the bravery shown that day. We remember the resilience of the
@unccharlotte
community. We hold Reed's & Riley's families & the survivors in our thoughts.
#CharlotteStrong
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And they’re off! We wish these officers well as they journey to DC in honor of
@CMPD
Officers Sean Clark & Jeff Shelton,
@YCSO_SC
Detective Mike Doty, Officer Jordan Sheldon of the Mooresville Police Department & all who have died in the line of duty.
@b2DCride2honor
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Today, a man who served CLT for 28 years, including 15 years as a resource officer at Ardrey Kell High, was laid to rest. We pray happy memories & the knowledge of Officer Julio Herrera's impact on young people bring comfort to his family, his
@CMPD
family & his AKHS family.
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Not all
@Panthers
rookie training happens on the field. Today, Panthers visited the courthouse to learn about domestic violence prevention!
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We are deeply saddened to learn that veteran reporter Steve Crump has lost his battle with cancer. During his historic & impactful career, Steve always was sure to emphasize the importance of equal justice under the law & the humanity of every person who entered our courts.
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It's
#PoliceWeek
, when we remember officers who died in the line of duty. Thank local officers for their service!
http://t.co/qrW5BICniS
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Happy
#MeckDecDay
! This monument to the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was erected in 1898 outside the courthouse that once stood on South Tryon Street. It was later moved to the 1928 courthouse, which is now home to the District Attorney's Office!
#MeckDec
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We gained a new prosecutor this week! Lydia Butts, a graduate of
@unc_law
, was sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney on Monday. She will join the DA's Misdemeanor Team. Please help us welcome her to the DA's Office!
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District Attorney Spencer B. Merriweather III responds to public call to action:
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Thanks to a Governor's Crime Commission grant, we created a "court closet." Often, we meet victims intimidated by testifying at trial. Our closet contains new clothing that allows victims experiencing hardship to feel more comfortable in court & command the respect they deserve.
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We now have a conference room for kids! It's part of our efforts to help children, many of whom have experienced trauma, feel more at ease when they visit for meetings. We care deeply about creating safe spaces for children & using trauma-informed approaches to secure justice.
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Today, AG Stein announced new training to ensure our state has more Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) in hospitals to care for survivors of sexual assault. We are grateful for AG Stein's leadership and partnership as we work to support survivors. (2)
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This morning, Spencer B. Merriweather III was sworn into office as Mecklenburg County's District Attorney. With more than a decade of service as a prosecutor, DA Merriweather brings not only experience but also a new perspective to the role of chief prosecutor.
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When your criminal justice partners are also your art partners!
@CMPD
@JulieEiselt
#NationalNightOut
#NNO2019
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Today,
@NCAGO
Josh Stein announced that DA Meriweather is among the recipients of the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. These awards honor North Carolinians who are dedicated to keeping people safe, healthy and happy in their communities. More info:
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Congratulations to DA Spencer B. Merriweather III, who was named among the
@CBJnewsroom
's 40 Under 40!
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The DA’s Office will remain closed Monday, Sept. 17, due to the impact of Hurricane Florence. Mecklenburg courts will also be closed with the exception of an afternoon court session in courtroom 1150. Please continue to use caution, and stay safe as we recover from the storm.
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DA Merriweather & his prosecutors attended the
#WomenForCourage
luncheon today.
@JKFFCourage
just announced a $100,000 commitment to family justice center planning efforts in Meck County! DA Merriweather is an advocate for such a center & is working w/ partners to make it happen!
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Today, we welcome 2 new Assistant District Attorneys! Patrice Clark, a
@howardlawschool
grad, and Correll Kennedy, a
@WFULawSchool
grad, were sworn in this morning alongside DA Merriweather. ADAs Clark & Kennedy will join the DA's Misdemeanor Team. Congratulations!
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Today is the first day on the job for Assistant District Attorney Nicole Gomez Diaz! ADA Gomez Diaz, a graduate of
@unc_law
, was sworn in as a prosecutor this morning alongside her mother and DA Spencer B. Merriweather III. She will join the Misdemeanor Team. Welcome!
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Generations of prosecutors & staff in DA's Office, past & present, mourn the passing of Judy Williams, co-founder of Mothers of Murdered Offspring. May we all honor Ms. Judy's legacy by working every day, as she did, to ensure everyone can live in peace. 📷: MOMO & Jon Strayhorn
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In a small, solemn ceremony today, DA Merriweather, Assistant District Attorneys & support staff began the new year by swearing oaths & renewing their commitment to the Constitution & the community! We’re grateful for the opportunity to work for justice & equity.
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DA Merriweather had the honor of joining community partners today in giving
@NCAGO
a tour of the Survivor Resource Center, the 1st phase in the journey toward a Family Justice Center for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. (1)
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The DA's Special Victims Team recently convicted 18 of sex offenses & domestic violence crimes. Among them was a man who raped a woman in 1992. The case went cold, but thanks to DNA &
@CMPD
's Sex Assault Cold Case Unit, he'll now spend 30 years in prison.
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DA Merriweather: New court policy "makes it far more likely that the decision to hold someone in pretrial custody is principally based on the threat they pose to public safety and not on how much money they have." Full statement:
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Today, DA Merriweather joined medical professionals, parents, advocates, educators & more at an event hosted by
@NCAGO
to highlight serious issues confronting youth, focusing on youth safety & well-being online, including the mental health impacts of social media & substance use.
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Elizabeth Kapopoulos was sworn in as a prosecutor this week! ADA Kapopoulos, a
@unc_law
grad, will join the DA's Misdemeanor Team.
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An elbow bump and a service award for Assistant District Attorney Sielaff! ADA Sielaff, who leads the DA’s Crimes Against Property Team, is celebrating 15 years of service to the State of North Carolina. Congrats!
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DA Merriweather and members of his office attended the Mecklenburg County Peace Officers Memorial Service this morning, joining fallen officers' families and colleagues to honor local law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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It's
#MeckDecDay
! Stop by the Historic Courthouse, now home to the DA's Office, to check out the monuments to the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence!
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Lindsey Frye, a
@unc_law
grad, was sworn in today as an ADA before The Honorable Ronald L. Chapman! She'll join the DA's Misdemeanor Team.
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4 new ADAs have recently joined our office! Dionne Kelly, a
@SetonHallLaw
grad, will join the DA's Juvenile Team. Evan Crossgrove (
@CampbellLawNow
), Nick Smith (
@AkronLaw
), and Tim Palmer (
@unc_law
) have joined the DA's Misdemeanor Team. Please help us welcome them to the office!
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DA Merriweather joined young men at The ROC, a
@CharMeckSchools
,
@cpcc
,
@GoodwillSP
&
@MENOFDESTINYCLT
collaboration that provides construction skills & professional development to young people! He lends support to programs that enrich communities & extend economic opportunity.
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In times of crisis, police work on the frontlines to protect the public. That's what they’ve done in a pandemic. While we can’t celebrate
#NationalPoliceWeek
in person, we honor officers & express gratitude to those who report to duty to keep us all safe. (📷: 2019 memorial)
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Today, we welcomed 3 new prosecutors to our ranks! Stephen Allinger, a grad of
@pacelawschool
, and Tommy Harvey and Sara Locklear, both grads of
@CampbellLawNow
, were sworn in as Assistant District Attorneys this morning alongside DA Merriweather. Welcome to Mecklenburg County!
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Can we take a minute to appreciate how well ADA Minton plants pinwheels while balancing a case file? The pinwheel is the national symbol of child abuse prevention! Learn more at . April is
#CAPMonth
.
#PassThePinwheel
#Meck4Kids
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DA Merriweather & his staff welcome our 2021 interns to the Mecklenburg District Attorney's Office! These 7 law students have committed their summer to working alongside prosecutors & learning what it means to support victims, pursue justice & protect the rights of all people.
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Today is the last day on the job for ADA Clayton Jones. DA Merriweather recognized him for his 16 years of service as a prosecutor. For the last 11 years, ADA Jones prosecuted homicides, working every day to stand up for victims. Join us in congratulating him on his retirement!
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We participated in an expunction clinic alongside
@MeckClerk
, the Public Defender's Office, the SelfServe Center &
@ncprobono
! DA Merriweather supports efforts to help qualifying people who have served their time & demonstrated many years of law abidingness. Photo:
@MeckClerk
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Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming a new prosecutor to Mecklenburg County! Dominique Caldwell, a
@WFULawSchool
grad, was sworn in alongside DA Merriweather. ADA Caldwell previously served in another NC jurisdiction & will now join our Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Unit!
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DA, police & nonprofits sign agreement ensuring child abuse victims receive best investigation & treatment
#CAPMonth
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The DA's Office grew by three today! Lloyd Bolton (
@UALawSchool
), Kyle Huggins (
@WFULawSchool
) & Ariella Zulman (
@unc_law
) were sworn in as Mecklenburg prosecutors. All three worked as interns while they were in law school! They will join the DA's Misdemeanor Team.
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DA Merriweather was elected to
@ndaajustice
Board of Directors, becoming 1st Mecklenburg prosecutor on the Board in over a decade! He'll exchange ideas with DAs, with an emphasis on violent crime & community engagement, to better serve Mecklenburg County & communities nationwide.
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DA Murray was proud to join
@Meck4Kids
& partner agencies to launch Child Abuse Prevention Month today!
#PassThePinwheel
#GreatChildhoods
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Today, DA Merriweather announced the creation of 2 new teams at his office: the Violent Crimes Team & the Special Victims Team. These teams will tackle the rising rate of violent crime & support victims of sexual assault and family violence. More info:
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ADA Pendergrass spent an afternoon sewing masks for members of the DA’s Office who are reporting to duty for essential court proceedings! We’re committed to doing everything we can to protect the public from this pandemic & also keep the work of justice moving through our courts.
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During
#NationalPoliceWeek
, we remember those who've died in the line of duty & thank all officers for their service
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AG Stein also presented the North Carolina Dogwood Award to DA Merriweather for his advocacy for justice. (3)
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DA Merriweather is proud to join these community partners to establish a family justice center in Mecklenburg County! This center will allow us to better support survivors of domestic violence.
Day1 Strategic Visioning conference for CharMeck Family Justice Center.
This model co-locates domestic violence resources under one roof to serve survivors, resulting in drastic reductions in assault rates and DV homicides.
@CMPD
@CLTgov
@Charmeckd
@dvsarge
#DomesticViolence
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Today, we welcome
@unc_law
grad Nicole McCluney, who was sworn in this morning as an Assistant District Attorney alongside DA Murray!
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DA Merriweather & his Special Victims Team join advocates this Child Abuse Prevention Month to encourage the community to take an active role in the prevention of child abuse. Everyone can make a difference. .
#PassThePinwheel
#Meck4Kids
#BeAConnection
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Today, members of the DA’s Office family joined members of
@Meck_Bar
and others to celebrate the life and career of Lope Max Diaz II, who passed away May 24, 2017. Max left a lasting impact on this community, and we are proud to honor his enduring memory.
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Today, DA Merriweather & members of our Special Victims Teams "planted" a pinwheel garden at the DA's Office to call attention to child abuse & the ways we can work together as a community to prevent abuse and neglect.
#PassThePinwheel
#CAPMonth
#Meck4Kids
#PartnersInPrevention
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Today, join us in honoring Ellis Reed Parlier and Riley Howell and remembering how this community united in support of a campus and each other.
@unccharlotte
will host “United: A Remembrance Program” to honor Reed, Riley and the survivors.
#CharlotteStrong
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Today, we welcome a new member of the team! T.L. Larry was sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney with DA Merriweather. ADA Larry is a
@NCCULAW
grad & previously served with the Council for Children’s Rights. He will join our Misdemeanor Team!
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A sweet surprise arrived for Special Victims Team members who recently convicted a man of rape. The survivor, who testified, & her friend, who has awesome baking skills, sent cookies to thank us. The greatest reward is seeing a survivor thrive! 📷:Move That Dough Baking Co
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DA Murray joins
@NC_Governor
,
@MeckSheriff
&
@CLTMayor
to unveil safe medication disposal kiosk at Tryon St Walgreens to combat drug abuse!
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Join
@MeckCounty
, DA Spencer B. Merriweather III and community partners on May 16 to learn about local programs that work to reduce the number of people with mental illness in jail and help increase access to behavioral health services!
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This International Women’s Day, we honor the women of the District Attorney’s Office. They do amazing work to pursue justice and protect Mecklenburg County, and we are so grateful to have them as leaders in our community.
#IWD2021
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"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
The DA's Office Office & Mecklenburg County courts will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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We have the pleasure of welcoming 2 new prosecutors to our ranks! Carissa Herring, a
@WFULawSchool
grad, and Joseph Garfunkel, a
@UofSCLaw
grad, were sworn in as Assistant District Attorneys. They'll join the DA's Misdemeanor Team. Please help us welcome them to the DA's Office!
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Today, on International Women's Day, we'd like to recognize the women of the District Attorney's Office for the incredible work they do every day to ensure justice for all, support crime victims and keep our community safe!
#InternationalWomensDay
#IWD2019
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DA Merriweather visited with students in a class at
@JCSUniversity
this week to discuss violence against women. He spoke with students about his personal experience prosecuting cases of domestic violence and sexual assault, and he offered advice to help keep all students safe.
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Congratulations to Assistant District Attorney McNeal, who graduated from
@CBICharlotte
's Leaders Under 40 program this week! ADA McNeal, who is pictured here with DA Merriweather, is a prosecutor who works on the DA's Violent Crimes Team.
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The DA’s Office joins those across our community in mourning the passing of trailblazer Sarah Stevenson.
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Led by DA Merriweather, Mecklenburg prosecutors viewed the documentary “13th” today while court was closed to examine emerging perspectives on race, justice and incarceration. Prosecution teams gathered this afternoon for discussions about the film.
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DA Merriweather spoke to
@CharMeckSchools
students and families at the "Do the Write Thing" Essay Challenge Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all student finalists who wrote fantastic essays on how they will take a stand against youth violence!
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DA Merriweather joins
@CMPD
and
@Safe_Alliance
to advocate for a family justice center that will bring local resources under one roof to assist domestic violence victims.
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The elbow bump is the new handshake! This week, District Attorney Merriweather presented a service award to Assistant District Attorney Noble for her five years of service to the State of North Carolina. Congrats, ADA Noble!
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Today, as Officer Tyler Herndon of the Mount Holly Police Department is laid to rest, we hold his family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers, and we express our gratitude to all law enforcement officers who risk their lives to keep our communities safe.
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This week, we will say goodbye to the man who has acted as the moral compass of the DA's Office for more than 30 years. Deputy DA Bart Menser is retiring Friday. We're grateful to
@theobserver
for sharing his story.
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ADA Coludro’s dog, Dobby, reports he’d rather be outside, but he’s a good boy, so he’s helping with file review at home. While we continue the work of justice, we’re doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19 by working from home & coming into the office on rotating schedules.
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Our thoughts & prayers are with the family & colleagues of
@YCSO_SC
Det. Micheal Robert Doty as he is honored in a memorial today in Charlotte. We honor his sacrifice & that of all law enforcement officers who risk their lives to keep our communities safe.
#YCSOStrong
#RIP809
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Love, service, & justice were at the heart of Dr. King's work. This
#MLKDay
& every day, we strive to keep those values central to our efforts at the DA's Office. We challenge ourselves & our community to answer the call for service to others & to put in the work to end racism.
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We mourn Judge Phil Howerton's passing. A DA's Office alumnus, Howerton was a distinguished Bar member & was chiefly responsible for Mecklenburg's 1st Drug Court. He steered countless people to recovery w/ an approach that still influences us today. 📷Chris Edwards/
@CharlotteMag
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DA Merriweather is sporting orange for
#Orange4LoveDay
to raise awareness of teen dating violence. 1 in 3 U.S. adolescents is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse by a dating partner.
#TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth
#TDVAclt
#Orange4Love
#RespectWeek2018
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This week, DA Murray welcomed our 2017 summer interns, Isaiah Boyd, Kyle Mirabelli, Ashley Davis, Lauren Kulp, Tommy Harvey & Sara Locklear!
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Today, a new prosecutor joined our office! Dallas Pastirik was sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney alongside DA Merriweather this morning before The Honorable David Strickland. ADA Pastirik, who is a graduate of
@WFULawSchool
, will join the DA's Misdemeanor Team.
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DA Merriweather is among those leading the push for a family justice center in Meck County! This would bring police, service providers, prosecutors and other agencies under 1 roof so domestic violence survivors can have all of their needs met at once. Photo:
@familyjustice
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It’s a beautiful morning at the Historic Courthouse, home to the DA’s Office!
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DA Merriweather addressed graduates of the REACH OUT Program, which provides opportunities to youthful offenders. Graduates earn dismissals of certain criminal charges. REACH OUT is a collaboration between
@CMPD
,
@CharMeckDA
, & Division of Adult Corr & Juv. Justice
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DA Merriweather & local government, nonprofit & corporate leaders visited the Nashville Family Safety Center today to learn what's necessary to bring a similar single-stop service center for victims & families impacted by domestic, sexual and child violence to Mecklenburg County.
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We’re inspired by trailblazers in our profession. Clifton E. Johnson was 1st black state prosecutor since 19th century & served on NC Court of Appeals. Shirley Fulton was Meck's 1st black female prosecutor & NC's 1st black female Superior Court Judge.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Since taking office, DA Merriweather created a team to focus on intimate partner violence & sexual assault, & he's leading the push for a local family justice center. He & advocates discussed the family justice center movement today at the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Forum.
#DVAM
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Assistant District Attorney Riha Pathak recently joined our ranks! ADA Pathak, who was sworn in alongside DA Spencer B. Merriweather III, is a graduate of
@PacificMcGeorge
. She is now working with the DA's Misdemeanor Team.
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The courts are operating on a limited basis & many DA’s Office employees are teleworking. Because critical proceedings continue, a limited number of staff report to the office. Here, DA Merriweather leads a planning meeting as attendees put physical distance between each other.
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In 1969, Clifton Johnson became the 1st Black assistant state prosecutor in NC since the 1800s. Shirley Fulton was Mecklenburg’s 1st Black female prosecutor. Both became judges & paved the way for others, including our ADAs who formed a
@BlkProsecutors
chapter!
#BlackHistoryMonth
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This week, DA Merriweather welcomed 10 interns to the DA's Office! These law students will be assigned to a prosecution team for the summer as they work alongside Mecklenburg prosecutors to learn what it's like to be an ADA who seeks justice for the community.
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Just a little cuteness for your Monday! DA Merriweather gives chase to a tiny visitor of the DA's Office.
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After such a difficult year in which so many have experienced tragedy & struggle, we hope this holiday season brings joy & the promise of a happier new year. DA Merriweather & his staff wish you wonderful & safe holidays! The DA's Office & Meck courts are closed Dec. 24, 25 & 28.
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The President has signed the commission authorizing Andrew Murray to become the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of NC. Mr. Murray has faithfully served as DA of Mecklenburg County since he took office in 2011. Congratulations, Mr. Murray! Read more:
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White ribbons for a colleague who finished last chemo treatment in successful battle against lung cancer!
#family
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