Fox News • May 14, 2026 16:08

North Carolina teacher's killing reignites scrutiny of Roy Cooper's criminal justice record in Senate race

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NC Gov. Roy Cooper faces soft-on-crime accusations as critics link a teacher's murder to a judge he appointed who reduced the suspect's charges.

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North Carolina teacher's killing reignites scrutiny of Roy Cooper's criminal justice record in Senate race

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Democratic Boston councilor rips 'soft-on-crime' policies after suspected gunman's violent past revealed

Boston city councilor Ed Flynn says soft-on-crime policies allowed Cambridge shooting suspect Tyler Brown to walk free despite a lengthy criminal record.

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Suspected roadway gunman with reported criminal history sparks outrage after drivers shot

An armed civilian and state trooper shot suspect Tyler Brown after he allegedly fired 50-60 rounds on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, hitting two drivers.