GREENSBORO, NC -- On March 19th, the News & Record published a story titled: "Former mayor's ex-wife claims he failed to pay alimony for March."
It began with: "Today the ex-wife of former mayor Robbie Perkins filed a motion for contempt alleging he failed to pay alimony this month" and reported of a claim filed in "Guilford County District Court" alleging that the former mayor missed a $5,292 alimony payment.
The News & Record has removed the story. Without explanation or correction the story has simply vanished. There is only a "not found" error when one visits the previous link to the story. Searches for the story anywhere else on the News & Record's site come up empty.
Why did the News & Record remove this story? If it was in error, we and the parties involved deserve a correction. If it was removed for some other reason, the News & Record, for the sake of its reputation, should explain why.
(Hat tip, Billy Jones)

What reputation?
ReplyDeleteYep, got it the next day.
ReplyDeleteAlimony never goes away until the ex spouse remarries.
ReplyDeletePerkin's ex could be a thorn in his side for the rest of her life.
Frankly, I didn't see it as much of a story to begin with. The guy has returned to private life. The issue is why the paper of record would publish then delete a story without comment or explanation.
ReplyDeleteDid they get the story wrong?
Is their news subject to deletion based on persuasion?
Not in error. I filed it for her.
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