Ben David

A man charged with attempted murder and other felonies may get out of jail after serving just four years. The victim and the defendant both say they are confused about a proposed plea deal. Full story...

District Attorneys across North Carolina came to Charlotte Thursday to push for a safer state. Full story...

Leaders in our community are trying to find a way to prevent violence in schools, like last year's shootings in Connecticut. Full story...

The State Bureau of Investigation will look into whether members of the Wilmington Police Department did anything criminal during a botched prostitution sting last year.

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There are still a lot of questions about who did what during a Wilmington Police prostitution sting last year that led to changes in the department yesterday. There could be more answers if Wilmington's top cop would ask a question of city council. Full story...

There are still questions tonight why a man accused of hitting and killing a woman in a suspected drunk driving crash Friday was not in jail for previous crimes. Pierre Walker had twice been convicted of DWI this month alone and was on probation in at least three counties. Full story...

Marvin White was charged with armed robbery in connection with the murder of Chinese delivery driver Zehn Bo Liu in June. Now police say he's in trouble again. Full story...

After months of investigating, a Wilmington-based Highway Patrol trooper will not face charges in connection with a woman's claims he raped her last summer. Full story...

The SBI is done with its investigation into allegations of rape against NC Highway Patrol Tpr. Bryan Phillips. Full story...

The top prosecutor for New Hanover and Pender Counties is now the president of the North Carolina District Attorneys Association. Full story...

The New Hanover County Courthouse will be crawling with people again tomorrow, after it had been crawling with bugs. That's the problem that closed the courthouse today. But what was a bed bug scare turned out to be an infestation by a different pest. Full story...

Middle and high school students are learning lessons from a different type of teacher. District Attorney Ben David is speaking to students around New Hanover and Pender Counties encouraging them to make good decisions. Sometimes the DA takes away just as much as his audience. Full story...

The woman accused of hitting 21-year-old Cody Khan earlier this month and then driving away was in court facing numerous charges this morning. It was a busy day in court for Kane, who had to be in two separate courtrooms for four separate charges. We attempted to catch up with Kane after court, asking her if she had anything to say to Khan's family. Full story...

To date, there is no evldence to conclude that any crime has been committed. If facts are developed in the future that laws were violated, my office remains open to ensuring that these violations are addressed in a court of law. Full story...

Learn to Spot and Avoid Fraud will help Wilmington residents fight back against the crooks and swindlers who are taking advantage of tough economic times to target investors, especially the elderly. Full story...