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Wright's replacement wins 18th District nomination
WILMINGTON -- Thomas Wright may be in prison, but he still grabbed nearly 10 percent of the vote for his old seat in the House of Representatives. His replacement, though, won the Democratic nomination...
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Thomas Wright back in court today
Former New Hanover Rep. Thomas Wright was back in court today, facing a trial for obstruction of justice. Prosecutors charge that Wright violated North Carolina's campaign finance laws by failing to...
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Day two of Thomas Wright case
Day two of former State Rep. Thomas Wright's obstruction of justice trial and his lawyer has declined to present any evidence in defense. State prosecutors rested their case today and prepared for...
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Wright found guilty of obstruction of justice
RALEIGH -- Former North Carolina Rep. Thomas Wright has been found guilty of felony obstruction of justice. Wake County jurors deliberated for about 2 1/2 hours over two days before reaching the...
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Candidates for the 18th House District Seat
On Tuesday, voters in parts of New Hanover and Pender counties will select a permanent representative for the 18th House District Seat formerly held by Thomas Wright. When Thomas Wright was ousted from...
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Judges deny Thomas Wright's appeal
Thomas Wright's 2008 conviction will stand. Tuesday, judges denied Wright's appeal of three counts of obtaining property by false pretenses. In April of last year, Wright was found guilty of...
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Appeal denied for former state Rep. Wright
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- The NC Court of Appeals has upheld a felony conviction against former state Rep. Thomas Wright. Wright, who represented parts of New Hanover and Pender Counties, was expelled...
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Convicted ex-lawmaker Wright on track for early prison release
By Molly Parker Molly.Parker@StarNewsOnline.com WILMINGTON, NC (StarNewsOnline.com) -- Former Wilmington lawmaker Thomas Wright is expected to only serve his minimum prison sentence because of his...
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Former state lawmaker Thomas Wright to leave prison
By Julian MarchJulian.March@StarNewsOnline.comDuring Thomas Wright's 15 years as a state legislator, his name was affixed to the member board mounted in the House chamber. Now, his name is scrawled on...
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Former State Representative Thomas Wright released from prison
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Former State Representative Thomas Wright is out of prison after more than six years behind bars, following fraud and obstruction of justice convictions. The Wilmington...
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