In closing statements on the third day of the hearing on District Attorney Greg Newman’s removal from office, his defense attorneys said there has been no proven loss of trust in his office and that his misconduct doesn t rise to the level of willful.
Newman is facing removal from office under G.S. 7A-66 after a group of citizens filed an affidavit in Henderson County Superior Court on Feb. 11.
Judge Robert C. Ervin found grounds to continue proceedings under that statute based on willful misconduct in office and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, which brings the office into disrepute.
As another victim of sexual assault took the stand in District Attorney Greg Newman s removal hearing and witnesses testified to his character, the second day of testimony showed clearly the two sides of the argument.
Witnesses called Newman one of the good guys, while an alleged sexual assault survivor emotionally confronted him over his refusal to pursue her case and the way he treated her.
Grace Pryor was a student at Brevard College when she says she was raped by two fellow students almost six years ago to the day.
She said Brevard Police investigated the matter and told her that Newman would be in touch as the prosecutor.