Murders Spark Bail Debate; SCOTUS Rejects Duke Appeal

A string of recent murders across North Carolina is reigniting debate over the state’s bail system and mental health policies, with lawmakers and advocates questioning whether current laws adequately protect public safety while addressing treatment needs. In legal news, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Duke Energy’s appeal in a high-profile anti-monopoly case, allowing lower court rulings against the utility to stand.