North Carolina Teacher's Killing Reignites Scrutiny of Roy Cooper's Criminal Justice Record in Senate Race

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

North Carolina teacher’s killing reignites scrutiny of Roy Cooper’s criminal justice record in Senate racePeter Pinedo and Elaine MallonFox NewsMay 14, 2026North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is facing renewed accusations of being “soft on crime” after critics pointed to the January murder of a teacher by a career criminal who had been released after a Cooper-appointed judge reduced his charges and allowed him back on the streets. Cooper i…

BREAKING: NC Gov. Faces Backlash Over Soft-On-Crime Policies Amid Teacher's Murder

North Carolina’s Governor Roy Cooper is once again in the spotlight as accusations of being “soft on crime” intensify. This scrutiny stems from the tragic January murder of teacher Zoe Welch, who was killed by a repeat offender, Ryan Camacho. Camacho had a lengthy criminal history, but thanks to a judge appointed by Cooper, serious charges against him were reduced to a misdemeanor prior to Welch’s murder. As Cooper prepares for a competitive rac…

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

Roy Cooper faces renewed "soft on crime" criticism after critics linked a Cooper-appointed judge's charge reduction for a career criminal to a Raleigh teacher's killing.

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

FIRST ON FOX: North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is facing renewed accusations of being "soft on crime" after critics pointed to the January murder of a teacher by a career criminal who had been released after a Cooper-appointed judge reduced his charges and allowed him back on the streets.Cooper is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., who is retiring, setting up what is expected to be one of the mo…