Fired Durham police sergeant's case prompts procedural clash at NC Supreme Court

The N.C. Supreme Court has chosen not to issue a decision on the merits of a former Durham police sergeant's challenge of his dismissal. But that ruling Thursday prompted a 5-2 split. Dissenting Democratic justices raised concerns about court procedure.

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