Maia Nehme
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Public safety & immigration @charlotteobserver.com | City editor @ Yale Daily News | Associate editor @ New Journal at Yale | Words in @politico.com @lancasteronline.bsky.social
In May, police arrested a Gastonia woman after her son was killed when she let him walk unsupervised. Her story sparked national debate about parental liability for children's independent activities. Her attorney reveals new details @charlotteobserver.com. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
Her son was killed and her lawyer asked for leniency. Gastonia officials said no
The mother arrested after her 7-year-old son was hit and killed agreed to a felony plea because it was her only option, her attorney said.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In May, police arrested a Gastonia woman after her son was killed when she let him walk unsupervised. Her story sparked national debate about parental liability for children's independent activities. Her attorney reveals new details @charlotteobserver.com. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
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A couple from Gastonia were arrested after their son was hit and killed by a car while crossing the street.
After backlash against arrest of parents in child’s death, NC lawmaker touts bill
A couple from Gastonia were arrested after their son was hit and killed by a car while crossing the street.
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August 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A couple from Gastonia were arrested after their son was hit and killed by a car while crossing the street.
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More than seven guns were seized after nightclubs let out in uptown early Sunday morning.
CMPD makes two arrests in shooting that injured 5 and killed nightclub employee
More than seven guns were seized after nightclubs let out in uptown early Sunday morning.
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July 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
More than seven guns were seized after nightclubs let out in uptown early Sunday morning.
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NEW: A #Charlotte police officer hit a protestor in the throat with his bike during last month’s anti-Trump #NoKings march, according to a 911 call obtained by The Charlotte Observer. #protest #nc #ncpol
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CMPD officer hit ‘No Kings’ protestor’s throat with bike, police report alleges
A CMPD spokesperson said there’s an investigation of the person’s complaint.
www.charlotteobserver.com
July 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
NEW: A #Charlotte police officer hit a protestor in the throat with his bike during last month’s anti-Trump #NoKings march, according to a 911 call obtained by The Charlotte Observer. #protest #nc #ncpol
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From @juliacoin.bsky.social & @maianehme.com: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
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Protestors peacefully marched the streets of uptown Charlotte during the ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday. Police reported no arrests during the three-hour rally and march.
🔗: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
📸: Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez
#nokings #charlotte
🔗: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
📸: Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez
#nokings #charlotte
June 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Protestors peacefully marched the streets of uptown Charlotte during the ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday. Police reported no arrests during the three-hour rally and march.
🔗: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
📸: Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez
#nokings #charlotte
🔗: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
📸: Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez
#nokings #charlotte