Letter to News & Observer regarding Lorrin Freeman endorsement

North Carolina Division

Oct 25, 2018

October 24, 2018

The News & Observer

421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 104

Raleigh, NC 27602

Dear Editor:

We are responding to your interesting endorsement of Lorrin Freeman for Wake County District Attorney wherein you cite her indictment of a Wake County deputy for subduing a suspect reported to have a gun. It is only fair to mention that the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association is supporting the member deputy in his defense to reclaim his law enforcement career. It is fair to include that PBA has endorsed Ms. Freeman’s opponent, John Bryant. But, it is also fair to note Ms. Freeman’s denial of our request to have our member present himself before the grand jury in light of more than sixty years of decisional case law from our highest courts in addressing the unique and required duties of law enforcement officers when deploying force; case law that was either unknown or ignored by the D.A., who is now intent on sending a decorated law enforcement officer to prison.

We agree with your assessment that John Bryant is a worthy candidate for Wake County D.A.

However, we respectfully submit that he is the only candidate worthy of the trust of our law enforcement officers and the citizens they serve.

My best,

John Midgette

Executive Director

NC Police Benevolent Association

jmidgette@sspba.org

919 625-4866

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