The six people whose sentences Cooper commuted are: 37-year-old Donnie Parker. Parker served 20 years in prison for his role at age 17 in the murder and robbery of Lila Burton McGhee in Person County.

Donnie Parker, 37, who has served 20 years in prison for his role at age 17 in the murder and robbery of Lila Burton McGhee in Person County. The Juvenile Sentence Review Board recommended this ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Before stepping down from the highest office in the state, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper (D) has taken actions of clemency, commutation and forgiveness on his last day in ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Before stepping down from the highest office in the state, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper (D) has taken actions of clemency, commutation and forgiveness on his last day in office. In ...