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Prosecutors Lay Foundation in Bryohill Murder Case But Many Rep. Brad Miller Questions Go Unanswered
In court proceedings – both the prosecution and defense stipulate that Jonathan Broyhill stabbed Jamie Hahn over 14 times causing her death some two days later at WakeMed. On direct testimony and in media articles the number of stab wounds have increased to Broyhill stabbing Jamie Hahn 24 times. The State says it’s First Degree…
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Afternoon Testimony in Jonathan Broyhill Murder Trial—Day 1—Leaves Unanswered Questions about Former NC Rep. Brad Miller’s Campaign Finances
Testimony on Day 1 (afternoon): Former Treasurer of former Rep. Brad Miller’s congressional campaign committee—John Wallace was grilled even harder this afternoon in cross examination by Broyhill’s defense attorney. In courtroom proceedings John Wallace—who sometimes looked shaken and nervous—testified to the following: Brad Miller had a State Senate campaign account that was still active after…
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Day 1: Broyhill Murder Trial—Opening Arguments—Treasurer for Brad Miller Campaign Grilled on Cross Examination
In the first day of court proceedings John Broyhill is accused of killing Jamie Hahn, stabbing her 14 times with an 8 inch chef’s knife, over what prosecution attorneys say was over missing money in Congressman Brad Miller’s congressional campaign account. Opening arguments – Counsel for John Broyhill We will not dispute that John was…
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Butterfield Disappointed in Senator Tillis for his Vote against North Carolina’s Own Loretta Lynch for United States Attorney General
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis’ vote against the nomination of Loretta Lynch for Attorney General of the United States: “I am deeply disappointed, as I’m sure many North Carolinians are, in Senator Thom Tillis’ vote this morning in the Senate Judiciary…
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Jury Selection in Jamie Hahn Murder Begins as Stories Surface of “Metrosexual” Ménages and Money Laundering
I didn’t even know what metrosexual meant—I had to look it up. But, my emails were filled over the weekend with people wondering if the sleazy details swirling around this murder trial would make it’s way out into mainstream media. Jonathan Broyhill is accused of stabbing Jamie Hahn 14 times and killing her. Jury selection…
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Mindsets of Voters Versus Politicos
You’re never going to change the mindset of the far right and you’re never going to change the mindset of the far left. We each preach to the converted while not paying attention to the middle of the road. Does Obama love America? Sure he does—you don’t get to be POTUS otherwise. It’s a non…
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#NCGOP Continues to Raise Tax on the Middle Class – Thank You Sen. Bob Rucho
The NC GOP is raising gas tax to the tune of $1.2 billion dollars at a cost of over $200 for the average NC driver. Back in 2013 most Republicans ran on talking points of lower taxes—and, in fact, they have as long as your adjusted gross income in more than $600,000 a year. Interestingly,…
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Patsy Keever – Build a Bridge Not a Wall
During Saturday’s election of Patsy Keever as the next Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party—I was a vote watcher for runner up Marshall Adame. Although Keever gathered 368 SEC votes and won in the first ballot—there are some interesting things she and her supporters might want to consider. 1. Marshall Adame captured 170 SEC…
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NC House 24: Jean Farmer-Butterfield Tapped for Legislative Assignments
Jean Farmer-Butterfield, who serves Pitt and Wilson counties, will serve as the vice chair on the Health Committee during the 2015 NCGA legislative session. She has also been selected by the Dem Caucus, along with Rep. Verla Insko, to serve in a leadership role on health and human services issues. Farmer-Butterfield serves this 2015 session…
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Patsy Keever Calls Transgender Candidate “a man”. Her apology isn’t enough.
Last night, candidates running for chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party met in Gaston County North Carolina. During the forum Janice Covington, who is more widely known as the first transgendered candidate to run for such an office, was standing at the podium giving her bio and her accomplishments in the party. Patsy Keever…