Mar. 2 RALEIGH As a young boy in Haiti, Jacques Duroseau witnessed two coup-d'etats by the time he turned 9, enduring a childhood scarred by poverty, hurricanes and earthquakes. In 1994, he watched American troops roll through his neighborhood "and take on the criminals, thugs and cartels," federal court documents said. Seeing them, he found his life's ambition: Join the Marines. But on .
Murray s last day will be Feb. 28.
Murray was appointed in 2017. He also served previously as Mecklenburg County District Attorney.
During his tenure, Murray s office prosecuted cases involving gangs, domestic and international drug trafficking, COVID-19 fraud and cybercrime. He also oversaw high-profile cases including a $3 billion settlement with Wells Fargo over deceptive sales practices and a 2018 antitrust settlement with Atrium Health.
Murray was outspoken at times on politically-sensitive issues. In 2019, he testified at a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where he said so-called sanctuary city policies are reckless. Murray cited cases of people in the country illegally committing violent crimes after being released from jail in Charlotte.
Tar Heel lawmakers need to upgrade the cockfighting statutes
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Tar Heel lawmakers need to upgrade the cockfighting statutes
Tar Heel lawmakers need to upgrade the cockfighting statutes | Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Roosters fight during the VII World Cockfighting Championship in California on April 15, 2011. | (Photo: Reuters/Jaime Saldarriaga)
Although cockfighting is illegal in North Carolina, contests are still being held across the state. Children are in attendance too. In 2019, lawmakers in the State House said this was unacceptable and passed
Higdon was appointed to his role in October, 2017.
In Thursday s resignation, he thanked former president Donald Trump and senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, all Republicans, for helping him get the job. I leave office with deep respect for the outstanding men and women who serve the United States Department of Justice in the Eastern District as prosecutors and as members of the support staff, Higdon wrote. They are dedicated to the safety and security of our citizens, and their tireless work has made communities all across our state safer and more secure.
You can read Higdon s full resignation letter below: