Josh Stein for North Carolina Launches “Cold Case,” Highlighting Work To Clear Rape Kit Backlog & Put Rapists Behind Bars

Today, Josh Stein for North Carolina launched “Cold Case,” an ad highlighting Stein’s work as Attorney General to clear the rape kit backlog, bring justice to survivors, and put rapists behind bars.

In the ad, Robeson County District Attorney Matt Scott tells the story of a young teacher who was assaulted in her home. For decades, her rape kit remained untested and her case went cold. Through Attorney General Stein’s work to clear the rape kit backlog, law enforcement was able to find, arrest her attacker, and convict him. He is now serving more than 20 years in prison. With the partnership of the legislature and law enforcement, more than 100 criminals have been arrested and survivors across North Carolina are finally seeing justice.

“As Attorney General, Josh Stein has worked with Republicans and Democrats to clear the rape kit backlog and take violent criminals off of North Carolina’s streets,” said Jeff Allen, campaign manager for Josh Stein for North Carolina. “While Mark Robinson continues to spread his vision of division and violence, Josh Stein will work to build a safer, stronger North Carolina as our next Governor.” 

Watch “Cold Case” here: 

ROBESON COUNTY DA MATT SCOTT: In 1996, a young teacher in North Carolina was violently assaulted in her home. 

But the rape kit was never tested, and the case went cold.

Attorney General Josh Stein cleared the nation’s largest backlog of untested rape kits, including that teacher’s.

Because of that test, law enforcement found her attacker, and he’s now doing over 20 years in prison.

More than 100 criminals have already been arrested, and North Carolina is safer because of Josh Stein.