Cops & Congress by Annie DanceCops & Congress Podcast: A Police Officer, Alleged Discrimination & A Taxpayer-Funded Settlement0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -33:30-33:30Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Cops & Congress by Annie DanceSubscribe to listenCops & Congress Podcast: A Police Officer, Alleged Discrimination & A Taxpayer-Funded SettlementAnnie DanceDec 09, 2025∙ Paid11ShareRutherfordton Paid $40,000 to Quietly End Federal Lawsuit Filed by Former Rookie OfficerThis newsletter is supported by readers like you. Upgrade now or give a gift subscriptionBy Annie Dance | Cops & Congress | News & CommentaryRUTHERFOR…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Annie Dance.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.Cops & Congress by Annie DanceShining a light on police & policy issues in Lake Lure, Rutherford County, WNC & beyondShining a light on police & policy issues in Lake Lure, Rutherford County, WNC & beyondSubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeAnnie DanceRecent EpisodesWATCH: Accessibility, media, misinformation and removing public records after Helene17 hrs ago • Annie DanceWATCH: Top 10 takeaways from the July NCDOT Board meetingJul 10 • Annie DanceWATCH: Rutherford County Commissioners adopt burn ban ordinance, advance transit and housing initiatives at July meetingJul 10 • Annie DanceWATCH: NC Gov. Stein signs $34.B budget, approves $700M more for Helene recovery despite criticizing provisionsJul 8 • Annie DanceWATCH: North Carolina House Moves Forward With Municipal Deannexation BillJul 8 • Annie DanceWATCH: NC Legislature Approves Public Sleeping RestrictionsJul 4 • Annie DanceWATCH (Exclusive details): What the court records show about a Forest City property tied to drugs, crime and deathsJul 4 • Annie DanceWATCH: NC House clash over local control Jul 1 • Annie Dance