Meet Pitt County’s First Black Female Judge | Judge Wendy Hazelton’s Inspiring Journey

Summary

This video features Dr. Regina Smithwick interviewing Judge Wendy Hazelton, the first African American District Court Judge in Pitt County's 264-year history. Judge Hazelton discusses her journey, motivations, and goals in the criminal justice system. The discussion centers around her shift from an assistant public defender to a district court judge, driven by a desire to have a greater positive impact and assist individuals in ways previously limited.