No Felony Convictions in Protest Cases | Durham News

The Justice Department charged over 100 protesters with felony assault last year, but not a single conviction stuck at trial—most charges were dropped, reduced, or ended in acquittal. This starkly contrasts the usual federal win rate, sparking questions about whether these felony charges were justified from the start. While some pled guilty to lesser offenses and nine received prison time, prosecutors still defend their decisions, citing case-by-case evaluations. With final rulings still pending this fall, the episode underscores the tension between law enforcement’s approach and the justice system’s ability to secure convictions in protest-related cases. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a688c1cf66891691