Governor’s Erratic Behavior Continues

Signed bill reducing prison sentences for rapists and murders in August

Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Beverly Perdue yesterday expressed outrage that a court ruling was forcing the state to release prisoners convicted of rape and murder in the 1970s.  (“Gov. Perdue Appalled at Ruling that Cuts Short Life Sentences,” Press Release, 10/15/09)  Just two months ago Perdue signed Senate Bills 488 and 489 that cut the sentences of criminals convicted of rape and murder in the future.

Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) made the following statement:

“Governor Perdue’s erratic behavior continues.  In August, over Republican objections, Perdue signed two bills reducing the prison sentences for criminals convicted of rape and murder.  Now she complains about convicted murderers being released from prison.  This is just another example of Perdue’s hypocrisy:  First she kowtows to liberals by cutting prison sentences for future rapists and murders, now she tries to play to North Carolina citizens concerned about crime by taking a tough stand against the release of rapists and murders convicted in the 1970s.  When she could do something about crime, she didn’t.  The state would be better served if its Governor stopped playing politics by trying to be all things to all people.”

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