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Did Freeman organize protests outside his home?

Sep 06, 2021 · David Freeman, a prominent North Carolina defense attorney who lived in Winston-Salem, has died of complications of COVID-19. ... Forsyth …

Who was Winston-Salem lawyer David Freedman?

David Freedman, prominent Winston-Salem criminal-defense attorney, died Friday from complications of COVID-19. Friends describe him as an impeccable attorney who adored his family. He most ...

What is district attorney Bill O’Neill doing to fight the opioid crisis?

Sep 05, 2021 · WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — David Freedman, a well-respected and accomplished criminal defense attorney based in Winston-Salem, died on Friday after being hospitalized with a COVID-19 breakthrough case.

Who is Forsyth County DA Jim O’Neill?

Nov 06, 2018 · Jim O'Neill (Republican Party) is the North Carolina 31st Prosecutorial District Attorney.He assumed office in 2009. His current term ends on January 1, 2023. O'Neill (Republican Party) ran for election for Attorney General of North Carolina.He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.. O'Neill was a Republican candidate for attorney general of …

What did O'Neill say about Newton?

O'Neill characterized his opponent as lacking experience during the primary campaigns. “I have prosecuted every case imaginable under the sun, and hands down, I’m the most battle-tested candidate in the race," he said in February 2016. O'Neill and Newton butted heads in 2014 over legislation backed by Newton that moved the State Bureau of Investigation into the Department of Public Safety. The bureau had previously been under the purview of the attorney general, where O'Neill says it belongs.

Who ran against O'Neill in the 2016 election?

O'Neill filed to run as a Republican candidate for attorney general of North Carolina in the 2016 election. He was defeated by Buck Newton in the Republican primary on March 15, 2016.

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Where is Hayley Fowler?

Hayley Fowler is a reporter at The Charlotte Observer covering breaking and real-time news across North and South Carolina. She has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and previously worked as a legal reporter in New York City before joining the Observer in 2019.

What is willful misconduct?

Willful misconduct is defined as “improper and wrong conduct of a judge acting in his official capacity done intentionally, knowingly and generally, in bad faith. It is more than a mere error of judgment or an act of negligence.”.

Right to Life

  • Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death. (Did not answer) Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments. (Did not answer) I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-sa
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Economy

  • It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income. (Did not answer) Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system. (Did not answer)
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Religious Liberty

  • Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman. (Did not answer) Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds. (Did not answer) Religi…
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Healthcare

  • It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance. (Did not answer) How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all? (Did not answer)
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Immigration

  • I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States. (Did not answer) State, sheriff and local law enforcement agencies should be required to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Program to enhance the safety and security of their commu…
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Values

  • Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government. (Did not answer) I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws. (Did not answer) I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender …
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Qualifications

  • When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall? (Did not answer) Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question. (Did not answer) What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for whic…
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Judicial Philosophy

  • I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States. (Did not answer)
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2nd Amendment

  • Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school? (Did not answer) What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety? (Did not answer)
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Other Important Issues

  • People should be able to vote without photo identification. (Did not answer) I support the legalization of recreational marijuana. (Did not answer) The Electoral College should be abolished. (Did not answer) In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected? (Did not answer)
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