Roy Cooper’s Prisoner Release Disaster - Friday, May 8th, 2026

During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of North Carolina prisoners were released early under Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper as part of a settlement agreement with civil rights groups. State records later showed hundreds of those released went on to commit additional serious crimes, including violent felonies, sex offenses, and murders. We break down the numbers, the fallout, and the ongoing debate over public safety and criminal justice policy in North Carolina.

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