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Students Run Mock Trial for Stolen Dog | Wilmington News
Middle schoolers, high schoolers, and even college students took center stage in New Hanover County’s annual youth leadership academy, diving headfirst into the legal system with a mock trial that turned a lover’s quarrel into a dog-napping drama. Seven defense attorneys battled six prosecutors in a high-stakes courtroom showdown over a stolen pup named Kiwi, all under the watchful eye of Assistant DA Bradley Setzer as judge. The program, rooted in civic education and inspired by former DA Ben David, gave teens a crash course in legal strategy — from opening statements to closing arguments —…
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