Thursday, May 6 2010 11:34 AM EDT2010-05-06 15:34:19 GMT
It was standing room only when closing arguments began in court Wednesday morning. The courtroom was so full, people in support of the prosecution and Matthews' family spilled onto the defense's side of the room.More >>
Wednesday, May 5 2010 1:22 PM EDT2010-05-05 17:22:22 GMT
After bringing Anthony Pierce's criminal history into the trial Monday, the prosecution wrapped up its case Tuesday and Judge Phyllis Gorham decided on charges.More >>
Tuesday, May 4 2010 10:37 AM EDT2010-05-04 14:37:39 GMT
Judge Phyllis Gorham took the weekend to decide if Anthony Pierce's criminal history is valid testimony in his current trial of second degree murder of Wilmington Police Officer Richard Matthews.More >>
Monday, May 3 2010 10:57 AM EDT2010-05-03 14:57:59 GMT
District Attorney Ben David began presenting evidence on Anthony Pierce's criminal history Friday. Jurors were not in the courtroom for this special hearing.More >>
Friday, April 30 2010 10:26 AM EDT2010-04-30 14:26:35 GMT
Several law enforcement agents were called to the stand during the third day of testimony. The jury was also exposed to more video from patrol vehicle dash cameras.More >>
Thursday, April 29 2010 11:53 AM EDT2010-04-29 15:53:54 GMT
The second day of testimony kicked off just before 10:00 Wednesday morning in one of the most watched court cases in New Hanover County. Jury takes a look at dash cam video.More >>
Tuesday, April 27 2010 5:13 PM EDT2010-04-27 21:13:41 GMT
The trial is underway for Anthony Pierce who is charged with second degree murder charge in the death of Wilmington Police Officer Richard Matthews. Click here for continuous updates from the courtroom.More >>
April 27, 2010 08:28 PM EDT2010-04-28 01:45:20 GMT
Investigating officers presented their case about whether or not to indict three men involved in a chase when Officer Rich Matthews crashed his patrol car last month.More >>
Tuesday, April 27 2010 8:31 PM EDT2010-04-28 01:31:05 GMT
It's been a year since the Wilmington community lost one of their own. Officer Richard Matthews, 28, was killed Feb. 18, 2009 when he responded as back up for another officer who had a car stopped on South College Road around 1:18 a.m.More >>
Tuesday, April 27 2010 8:27 PM EDT2010-04-28 01:27:38 GMT
Wilmington Police Officer Richard Matthews died in the line of duty while he was trying to assist another officer stop three men who are accused of throwing drugs out of a car Wednesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, April 27 2010 8:24 PM EDT2010-04-28 01:24:59 GMT
Sunday afternoon police, Highway Patrol Officers, and the North Carolina Troopers Association gathered to practice for Monday's memorial service for the Wilmington Police Officer who died Wednesday. More >>
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