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Her son was killed and her lawyer asked for leniency. Gastonia officials said no The mother arrested after her 7-year-old son was hit and killed agreed to a felony plea because it was her only option, her attorney said.

In May, police arrested a Gastonia woman after her son was killed when she let him walk unsupervised. Her story sparked national debate about parental liability for children's independent activities. Her attorney reveals new details @charlotteobserver.com. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

13.08.2025 16:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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.

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

09.08.2025 09:30 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

CMPD makes two arrests in shooting that injured 5 and killed nightclub employee More than seven guns were seized after nightclubs let out in uptown early Sunday morning.

More than seven guns were seized after nightclubs let out in uptown early Sunday morning.

14.07.2025 23:06 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

CMPD officer hit ‘No Kings’ protestor’s throat with bike, police report alleges A CMPD spokesperson said there’s an investigation of the person’s complaint.

NEW: A #Charlotte police officer hit a protestor in the throat with his bike during last month’s anti-Trump #NoKings march, according to a 911 call obtained by The Charlotte Observer. #protest #nc #ncpol

From @juliacoin.bsky.social & @maianehme.com: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

09.07.2025 19:44 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Protestors peacefully marched the streets of uptown Charlotte during the ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday. Police reported no arrests during the three-hour rally and march.

🔗: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

📸: Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez

#nokings #charlotte

14.06.2025 19:50 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0