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Former Dem Gov criticized for early inmate releases

Published Monday, May 11, 2026 · Updated May 12

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Former North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper is facing criticism from state Republicans regarding his COVID-era early inmate release program. A review by Fox News Digital found that over 560 inmates released under his administration were re-arrested on new charges within two years.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A Fox News Digital review of data from the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission found that more than 560 inmates released during the Cooper administration were arrested on new charges within two years.
  • Former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's COVID-era early inmate release program is facing criticism from North Carolina Republicans.

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    The article emphasizes Republican criticism of former Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-era early inmate release program, linking it to subsequent crimes and portraying it as a failure of public safety.

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