Michael Biesecker, Associated PressCommunity CollegesHate Crime Prosecutions Rare in North CarolinaRelatives of the three Muslim college students killed in North Carolina are pressing for hate crime charges against the alleged shooter, but legal experts say such cases are relatively rare and can be difficult to prove.February 15, 2015HomePolice: Shooting Deaths of Students Motivated by Parking DisputeA Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization raised concerns about the motive and asked authorities to address speculation—much of it on social media—about possible anti-Muslim bias.February 11, 2015HBCUsJohn Wayne Heirs, University Continue to Duke it Out in CourtJohn Wayne’s heirs are taking Duke University to court over the family’s right to market bottles of bourbon branded with the late movie star’s nickname, Duke.July 9, 2014StudentsLegislation May Cause Difficulty for NC Student VotersLocal elections boards in two North Carolina college towns made moves that could make it harder for students to vote.August 15, 2013HomeU.S. Court of Appeals Dismisses Bulk of Duke Lacrosse LawsuitA court Monday dismissed the bulk of a federal lawsuit filed by former Duke University lacrosse players falsely accused of raping a stripper.December 18, 2012Page 1 of 1
