The N.C. Supreme Court has decided not to rule on the merits of a fired Durham police sergeant's lawsuit against the city. The decision prompted dissents from both Democratic justices.
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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.
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide whether a fired Durham police sergeant involved in a controversial 2016 armed standoff can sue to get his job back. The sergeant had allowed a suspect to smoke a marijuana blunt as the standoff ended.
A Durham police sergeant fired after he allowed a suspect to smoke a marijuana blunt has filed new paperwork with the N.C. Supreme Court. The sergeant reminds the court that his controversial action helped end an armed standoff.