Exclusive | Nearly Half of Inmates Released Under Then-NC Gov. Roy Cooper During COVID Have Reoffended — Including 18 Charged with Murder

ICYMI: Nearly half of inmates released under then-NC Gov. Roy Cooper during COVID have reoffended — including 18 charged with murder

Nearly half of inmates released under then-NC Gov. Roy Cooper during COVID have reoffended — including 18 charged with murderJosh Christenson and Jared DowningNew York PostMay 7, 2026 A mass release of North Carolina prisoners under Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper during the COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating effect on public safety — with nearly half of the sprung inmates going on to commit more crimes, according to a Post review of state records a…

Exclusive | Nearly half of inmates released under then-NC Gov. Roy Cooper during COVID have reoffended — including 18 charged with murder

A mass release of prisoners under former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper during the COVID-19 pandemic went on to have a devastating effect on public safety — with nearly half of those inmates going on to commit more crimes, according to a Post review of state records and reports.

If You Live in a Democrat-Controlled Area, You're in Danger

North Carolina's Roy Cooper released thousands of criminals, leading to increased crime and public danger.

Almost half of inmates Roy Cooper released in COVID-era deal have reoffended: Report

Cooper's record on crime has been a source of criticism from the Republican camp, with Whatley and his allies zeroing in on the 2025 killing of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte metro.

Nearly Half Of North Carolina COVID Releases Reoffended, Report Finds

A NC Sentencing Commission report found about 44% of FY2021 prison releases were rearrested within two years; settlement releases showed higher rates and now face political scrutiny.

Searchable database of Cooper's pandemic prisoner releases launched

RALEIGH — A searchable database of prisoners released by former Gov. Roy Cooper during the COVID-19 pandemic was published yesterday. The name of the website hosting the database is “CooperReleasedHim.com.” Cooper is currently running for the state's U.S. Senate seat against Republican Michael Wh