State v. Faircloth

BRITT, Justice.

For the reasons hereinafter stated, we find no error in defendant’s trial and the judgments imposed on the rape and armed robbery charges. However, we conclude that the judgment imposed on the kidnapping charge must be reversed.

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Defendant’s contention that the trial court erred in failing to grant his motion for change of venue is without merit. He argues that he was entitled to a removal of his trial to another county because prejudicial publicity prevented his getting a fair trial in New Hanover County.

G.S. 15A-957 provides: “If, upon motion of the defendant, the court…