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Top Durham news: Mom accused of killing child at UNC found not guilty by reason of insanity; more

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Published on February 25, 2020
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Durham.

Chef turns his second chance into opportunity for others

Known as The Cake Man in and around Durham, he has been using his store as a space to mentor teens and place them on a positive path.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Weinstein verdict highlights NC's low sex assault conviction rate

In North Carolina, fewer than one in four sexual assault defendants are convicted, a statewide 24.2% conviction rate, according to recent analysis by Carolina Public Press, which studied all 100 counties.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Mom accused of killing child at UNC found not guilty by reason of insanity

A judge in Orange County on Monday dropped murder and attempted murder charges against a woman who authorities said killed her son and attempted to kill her husband at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill campus in 2017. The judge found her not guilty by reason of insanity.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Why Durham mom launched Bright Black

Tiffany M. Griffin's company features candles made with all-natural products that honor the Black Diaspora through their scents and designs.

Read the full story on WRAL Go Ask Mom.

Triangle-area police chiefs, chief justice on ‘Law and Order’ panel in Durham

The Triangle’s top brass joined together for a “Law and Order” panel Sunday at World Overcomers Christian Church in Durham. 

Read the full story on WNCN Michael Hyland.


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