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James Fortner

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Covers public safety, courts, and law enforcement. Criminal justice background from Fayetteville State University. The Chronicle's primary FOIA and public records specialist.

95 articles published
7 Surprising Cities Leading the Way in Tenant-Friendly Laws This Year
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7 Surprising Cities Leading the Way in Tenant-Friendly Laws This Year

Discover the top 7 US cities where renters are gaining power through new tenant-friendly policies in 2026. See which cities top the list.

North Carolina Launches Labor Day ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Enforcement Campaign
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North Carolina Launches Labor Day ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Enforcement Campaign

North Carolina ramps up impaired driving enforcement for Labor Day with 'Booze It & Lose It' campaign from Aug. 31 to Sept. 13.

Abbott Says Minnesota ICE Officer Extradition Lawsuit ‘Doomed to Fail’
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Abbott Says Minnesota ICE Officer Extradition Lawsuit ‘Doomed to Fail’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott argues he’s not required to extradite ICE officer Christian Castro to Minnesota, calling the lawsuit 'doomed to fail.'

Justice Department Weighs Federal Charges Against ICE Agent in Minneapolis Shooting
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Justice Department Weighs Federal Charges Against ICE Agent in Minneapolis Shooting

The DOJ is reviewing potential federal charges against ICE agent Christian Castro over a Minneapolis shooting earlier this year.

National Guard Members Say Trump Exploited Troops During D.C. Deployment
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National Guard Members Say Trump Exploited Troops During D.C. Deployment

National Guard members deployed in D.C. under Trump say the mission left them embarrassed and exploited after nearly a year of service.

Former Illinois Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey Dies in Prison
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Former Illinois Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey Dies in Prison

Sean Grayson, convicted for killing Sonya Massey in 2026, died in prison after battling advanced cancer, his attorney confirmed.

Trump’s Elite Legal Team at Sullivan & Cromwell Collapses Ahead of Appeals
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Trump’s Elite Legal Team at Sullivan & Cromwell Collapses Ahead of Appeals

President Trump’s high-profile legal team at Sullivan & Cromwell shrinks to one ahead of key criminal and civil appeals in 2026.

Unauthorized Cigarette Ignites $70M Fire on USS George Washington Off South America Coast
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Unauthorized Cigarette Ignites $70M Fire on USS George Washington Off South America Coast

USS George Washington suffered a $70 million fire triggered by unauthorized smoking and hidden flammable oil while en route to Japan in 2026.

Trump Signs Memo Allowing US Firms to Conduct Cyber Attacks on Criminal Networks
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Trump Signs Memo Allowing US Firms to Conduct Cyber Attacks on Criminal Networks

President Trump authorizes US companies to carry out government-supervised cyber attacks targeting foreign criminal organizations.

Duplin County Meth Distributor Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
Duplin County

Duplin County Meth Distributor Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

Sharon Lynn Jones receives 14 years for meth distribution in Eastern North Carolina, ending a multi-agency investigation.

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