Federal Lawsuit Claims Raleigh DA Lorrin Freeman and Police Chief Rico Boyce Concealed Evidence
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RALEIGH, N.C. - ncarol.com -- RALEIGH, N.C. — A newly filed Second Amended Complaint in the federal case Hernandez v. City of Raleigh et al. has triggered major concerns inside Wake County's justice system. The lawsuit publicly names District Attorney Lorrin Freeman, Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce, and more than a dozen Raleigh officials in allegations involving evidence suppression, a defective warrant, unconstitutional forced entry, and a multi-year failure to provide key law-enforcement records.

Plaintiff Abdul Kareem Hernandez, representing himself pro se, alleges that Raleigh officers obtained a 2022 search warrant using inaccurate or incomplete information, including a false criminal-history notation and the omission of a protective order that affected witness credibility. The filing states that officers with Raleigh's Special Enforcement Unit breached Hernandez's residence in approximately three seconds, contrary to the constitutional knock-and-announce requirement and Raleigh Police Directive 1109-06. Two minor children were reportedly in the home at the time.

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According to the complaint, several critical records — including the Forced Entry Report (FER), supervisory approval signatures, IAPro internal reviews, body-camera activation logs, and additional warrant documentation — were not disclosed until early 2025, when a federal judge conducted an in-camera review. The FER reportedly contains multiple layers of supervisory authorization, including those tied to Chief Rico Boyce.

The lawsuit also alleges that prosecutors Guadalupe Howell and Thomas Crosby repeatedly certified the case as "trial-ready" despite missing records and unresolved discrepancies. The filing further accuses District Attorney Lorrin Freeman of failing to take corrective action after being repeatedly notified in writing of discovery issues.

Hernandez is seeking $300 million in damages, declaratory relief, and a permanent injunction requiring preservation and full disclosure of all related records. He also requests policy reforms to Raleigh Police and Wake County District Attorney's Office practices pertaining to warrants, forced entry, evidence handling, and discovery compliance. The complaint cites alleged violations of the First, Fourth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments.

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"I filed this amended complaint after receiving documents that were withheld for nearly three years," Hernandez said. "These records reveal significant issues that the public deserves to be aware of."

A spokesperson for Facing The Crow Media added: "This lawsuit raises questions that reach beyond a single incident. Transparency and accountability are essential to maintaining public trust in the justice system."

The case is pending before U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Defendants have not yet filed formal responses to the newly amended complaint.

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