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Media Advisory - News Conference

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of North Carolina
U.S. Attorney to Provide Update on OCDETF Investigation – Including Sentence of Former Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy

RALEIGH, N.C. – United States Attorney Michael Easley, will hold a press conference today to provide an update on an investigation into drug trafficking in Eastern North Carolina. The update will include an announcement of the sentence of Michael Kenneth Cox, a former Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy who pled guilty to drug trafficking conspiracy and mail and wire fraud.

WHERE: U.S. Attorney’s Office – 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2100

WHEN: Wednesday, September 25 at 3:00 p.m.

Media:  please arrive by 2:30 for set up.

Contact

For logistical information in advance of the media availability, please contact USANCE.PublicInfoOfficer@usdoj.gov. No case specific information is available until the press conference.

Updated September 25, 2024

Topic
Public Corruption