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Top StoryDrain the Swamp · North Carolina · September 1, 2026

Roy Cooper Appointed a Violent Ex-Con Gang Member to His Task Force. He Called It a 'Tremendous Success.'

Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) hand-picked Kerwin Pittman — convicted of conspiracy to commit murder, 11.5 years served — for his 2020 criminal-justice task force. Its 125 recommendations pushed less cash bail and fewer police on 911 calls; Republicans now tie that framework to the Iryna Zarutska killing.

11.5 years

prison time Kerwin Pittman served before Cooper appointed him to the task force.

125

policy recommendations the task force issued, including less cash bail.

2026

Cooper is now the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.

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