Cooper Says Public Frustrated That Prisoner Release Settlement Fell Short

Roy Cooper, former North Carolina governor and current Democratic Senate hopeful, responded to questions about a court-ordered settlement that reduced the state prison population during the COVID era. He confirmed that many citizens were dissatisfied because the agreement did not result in a larger release of inmates. Cooper emphasized that the settlement was mandated by the court and that the administration followed the required procedures.

He added that the plaintiffs themselves voiced frustration that more prisoners were not freed. The discussion highlighted the political focus on Cooper’s record on crime and the settlement’s impact on public perception.