Special to IFNThe N.C. House of Representatives will consider approval of the Political Terrorism Prevention Act, legislation to protect free speech and civil discourse by imposing tough penalties for politically motivated violence. “That is political terrorism in its rawest form. Procedural Safeguards:♦ Requires indictments to allege political motivation as a special sentencing factor. ♦ Adds a new structured sentencing aggravating factor for politically motivated violence. Enhanced Prosecution & Victim Rights:♦ District attorneys must notify the Attorney General in any case involving political motivation.