North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs was sworn in to a new term on Tuesday after the Democrat won a monthslong fight against her Republican rival’s challenges to thousands of ballots.The State Board of Elections earlier Tuesday issued an election certificate to Riggs based on a 734-vote victory over GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin from over 5.

North Carolina Democratic Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs has been sworn in to a new term after her Republican rival challenged the results over six months. Riggs took her oath Tuesday in Raleigh shortly after the State Board of Elections issued an election certificate to her.

Even though the Tar Heels literally just hired Belichick last December, the ongoing drama surrounding Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, leaves North Carolina in a very real world where the New England Patriots legend's tenure on Chapel Hill ends when his contract buyout drops from $10 million to $1 million on June 1.

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick shot down the notion that his relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson has impacted his ability to properly lead the football program.