News: ID Theft Charges Against Councilman Reduced

The judge reduced charges against Elizabeth City, N.C., Councilman Rickey King to a misdemeanor. This could also allow him to retain his seat. King was earlier sentenced to one year in jail for identity theft which was later suspended if he remains on good behavior for three years. The prosecution however has objected to the reduction of the charges and will seek to reactivate other felony charges in the next status hearing. Read more