DeathbyDistribution

Death by distribution charges dropped

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Robbinsville – Citing an inability to locate witnesses, charges that have been on the books against a local man for over three years were dismissed in Graham County Superior Court on Monday.

Lail case moved to March

Ruby Annas

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Robbinsville – A new admin session has been scheduled for the second person charged with “death by distribution” in the history of the county. Zada Louise Lail – 54, of Robbinsville – is due back for the session March 1, 2024.

‘Death by Distribution’ changes enacted

Ruby Annas

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Raleigh – The General Assembly passed – and Gov. Roy Cooper recently signed into law – Senate Bill 189, “Fentanyl Drug Offense and Related Changes.” The bill revises North Carolina’s Death by Distribution law, as well as fentanyl crimes.

Updates in first 'death by distribution' case

Randy Foster

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Robbinsville – A Robbinsville couple facing charges of death by distribution in a drug-overdose death came up during a Superior Court administrative session in Robbinsville on Feb. 23, but for opposite reasons.