tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post6351049752753942915..comments2024-02-24T05:19:10.949-05:00Comments on Durham-in-Wonderland: A Lawyer for Nifongkcjohnson9http://www.blogger.com/profile/09625813296986996867noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-48287556869366064262007-01-12T19:42:00.000-05:002007-01-12T19:42:00.000-05:00Cedarford - are the same Cedarford that I see givi...Cedarford - are the same Cedarford that I see giving the Newshounds a good drubbing on occasion? If so, keep it up. I agree - there is a limit to how much sympathy one can have for CGM. I am sure money was her primary motive and I am not so sure that she won't make some (book deal, TV, etc.) I am sure the NYT will also be keen to interview her so they can spin the sad tale of how hard it is for a black woman to make it in this country and by the time they are done, I am sure she will be turned into a heroic figure who tried to better herself through dance - haha. What about her scholarship from Jesse "Shakedown" Jackson? Oh yes, and when are the people who put up wanted posters for the the Duke boys and marched around beating on pans going to apologize?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-12120736860559198442007-01-12T18:34:00.000-05:002007-01-12T18:34:00.000-05:005:17PM Judge not, that you be not judged. Forgive ...5:17PM Judge not, that you be not judged. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-48661758709642557462007-01-12T18:10:00.000-05:002007-01-12T18:10:00.000-05:00james conrad 5:27
As Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D. noted,...james conrad 5:27<br /><br />As Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D. noted, much of what Nifong has done is apparently, and even transparently, outside the scope of his employment--the extrajudicial statements impugning the Duke Three being the most obvious example. <br /><br />Other of his behavior, such as personally arranging the bogus lineup, is actually a borderline area, since, unlike blabbing to the media about the defendants guilt, which is totally against Bar ethics guidelines, DAs sometimes do get overinvolved in areas that are at least tangentially connected with legitimate functions in which they are involved.<br /><br />On the one hand, supervising police lineups, particularly when in doing so you violate all the attendant guidelines, seems to put you way outside of scope of employment; on the other hand, what you are doing is still within the realm of what DAs do--getting involved sometimes with at least signing off on the legitimacy of a lineup, if not its actual arrangement.<br /><br />Even more importantly, the de jure (theoretically legal) aspects to all this conflict with the de facto (practical) ones: The state may cover Nifong's expenses just to cover their own butts. They may well want him to have "the best defense possible," because the more he "twists in the wind," and looks like a lunatic, by extension so do they, and the whole Bar of North Carolina who is silently implicated in Nifong's misdeeds.Newyorkstateofmindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165305454568651927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-79682808303190782242007-01-12T17:53:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:53:00.000-05:00anon 5:41
While we can't at this point know, and ...anon 5:41<br /><br />While we can't at this point know, and may never know, just what animated these rape charges (as has been pointed out on this blog, it may have been something as pathetic as simply avoiding an extended stay in the detox facility she was taken to), it is misplaced to say we should simply give CGM a pass. Few on this blog truly want to see her crucified; just held to account for her misguided, and possibly malicious, behavior. <br /><br />She should be held no more to account, nor no less, than a camp commandant during the Holocaust, or an underling performing a hit in his function as a peon within a mob organization. <br /><br />The only problem with these analogies is the latter individuals likely faced death were they have to attempted to avoid their role as cog in the bigger machine. CGM likely faced nothing more onerous than clean sheets and free meals at a detox facility for a couple of days max.Newyorkstateofmindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165305454568651927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-2833288878764194592007-01-12T17:51:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:51:00.000-05:00Actually, the recusal could lengthen the proceedin...Actually, the recusal could lengthen the proceedings – a lot.<br /><br />Whoever takes over, cannot simply move to dismiss the charges without going over any evidence. To do so would indicate a decision made on news and blog coverage. The 2/5 hearing could be moved back months. The state of NC has to, at the very least, maintain the appearance that they have thoroughly gone over all case documents before taking any action.<br /><br />It’s interesting to note that Nifong did not ask the judge to dismiss him from the case (if applicable in NC). <br /><br />It will be interesting to see what Nifing’s predecessor does in relation to the 2/5 hearing. It will also be interesting to see what the judge does. Will Nifong’s successor move for a postponement and will the judge grant it? The judge could hold that such a postponement would unduly hurt the defendants, given the amount of time already taken by the case, through no fault of the defendants.<br /><br />My guess is that the state of NC would secretly wish such a ruling and that the judge would then rule for the motion against the ID procedures. Then NC could say that without the ID they’re forced to drop the case.<br /><br />By the way, I’m guessing that Nifong’s lawyer prevailed on him to recuse. He could easily see that his client was in the hole and digging like mad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-69258137320316866932007-01-12T17:48:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:48:00.000-05:00Has the fat lady begun singing....or is she just w...Has the fat lady begun singing....or is she just warming up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-43524888231200964962007-01-12T17:41:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:41:00.000-05:00jamesconrad said:
"re: newyork, wouldnt nifong be...jamesconrad said:<br /><br />"re: newyork, wouldnt nifong be entitled to taxpayer funds to defend in performance of his work?"<br /><br />I believe that there are occasions when goverment employees may not be entitled to government funds for their defense--such as when the employee goes outside the scope of his authority. No prosecutor has the authority to bring a wrongful prosecution.<br /><br />I wonder if the County has some written policies as to when and how they will cover the defense expenses of its employees. It seems reasonable that wilful misconduct might be excluded.<br /><br />Doesn't it seem that in fairness to the County's taxpayers, that the County Attorney would send Nifong some kind of "reservation of rights" letter saying that if Nifong is found guilty of misconduct, he would have to pay back any amounts paid by the County for his defense?Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10097381893555114911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-64385918118337435642007-01-12T17:40:00.001-05:002007-01-12T17:40:00.001-05:00anon 3:51, thanks for the update.
Yes, various of...anon 3:51, thanks for the update.<br /><br />Yes, various of Duke administrators are doubtless overcurious about this wacky principle called "free speech" which comes into play in the society at large, and especially on the Internet.<br /><br />Just let them know that, at least for now, unlike in Canada and Britain, and increasingly in the rest of Europe, half less the rest of the world, full-bore and candid and even anonymous discussions about all kinds of issues, even ones with a racial implication or dimension, are perfectly legal in these 50 states, still known as the United States of America.Newyorkstateofmindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165305454568651927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-4468764027562864602007-01-12T17:40:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:40:00.000-05:00Please don't crucify Crystal - Nifong will do so a...Please don't crucify Crystal - Nifong will do so and she is as much a victum as the guys. He has used this poor, drunken, demented soul shamelessly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-51940463688705568462007-01-12T17:34:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:34:00.000-05:00With Diphthong steppin aside, this case is complet...With Diphthong steppin aside, this case is completely dead. <br /><br />No Diphthong can plan his defense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-87821982172829201892007-01-12T17:33:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:33:00.000-05:00Don't we have television and radio interviews with...Don't we have television and radio interviews with Nifong? Misquoted indeed!!!!Love glowing radioactive. Freedman will be seen as sacing NC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-7545673707194139252007-01-12T17:32:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:32:00.000-05:00By LARA SETRAKIAN
ABC News Law & Justice Unit
Jan...By LARA SETRAKIAN<br />ABC News Law & Justice Unit<br /><br />Jan. 12, 2007— District Attorney Mike Nifong has requested that he have himself removed from prosecuting the Duke Lacrosse rape investigation, ABC News has learned.<br /><br />A source close to the investigation said Nifong sent a letter to North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper asking his office to assume responsibility of the case.<br /><br />Three Duke Lacrosse players, Reade Seligmann, Collin Finnerty, and David Evans were indicted in 2006 on charges of rape, sexual assault, and kidnapping.<br /><br />The rape charges were dropped in December after the accuser could not recall key details of the alleged attack.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-55511453255303000072007-01-12T17:31:00.001-05:002007-01-12T17:31:00.001-05:00I hope his recusal doesn't cause the bar to go eas...I hope his recusal doesn't cause the bar to go easy on him re: his behavior with the DNA evidence. He deserves to be kicked from the bar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-18995951555717880932007-01-12T17:31:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:31:00.000-05:00Kudos to anon 5:22 for this post.
It looks prelim...Kudos to anon 5:22 for this post.<br /><br />It looks preliminarily like Nifong has recused himself from this case. We'll have to see if this is actually true, and if so, whether the judge will let this be put in the lap of the DA's minions, which is what Nifong is requesting.Newyorkstateofmindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165305454568651927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-43792264373539811072007-01-12T17:30:00.001-05:002007-01-12T17:30:00.001-05:00Just watching courttv with a panel discussing Nifo...Just watching courttv with a panel discussing Nifong recusing himself. John Boolan (Spelling?) still defending Nifong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-72517623300669150742007-01-12T17:30:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:30:00.000-05:00Nifong Meets With Duke Lacrosse Accuser
Good move...Nifong Meets With Duke Lacrosse Accuser<br /><br />Good move !<br /><br />Now he can claim that after discussing for the first time, with the accuser he decided in his wisdom that sufficient ground existed to doubt her credibility.<br /><br />So what is left ? : Some carelessness in following up the case ? Sure be he is such a busy man whith so many cases at hand. You can't blame it on just his one case, after all he also had the triple murder case to deal with at the same time. <br /><br />Nifong should keep following Freedman's advice, it's probably his best chance keep his pension.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-57831747682007811862007-01-12T17:28:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:28:00.000-05:00LOL. My theories @5:13 destroyed before I could e...LOL. My theories @5:13 destroyed before I could even post them. Recusal reported at @5:11.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-87534941267070440972007-01-12T17:27:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:27:00.000-05:00re: newyork, wouldnt nifong be entitled to taxpaye...re: newyork, wouldnt nifong be entitled to taxpayer funds to defend in performance of his work?james conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580947338940209533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-75634101215336223552007-01-12T17:26:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:26:00.000-05:00What goes around comes around, even words:
"And o...What goes around comes around, even words:<br /><br />"And one would wonder why one needs an attorney if one was not charged and had not doing anything wrong." <br /><br />- Mikey Nifong, the Durham DisgrAceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-45132901386190171172007-01-12T17:25:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:25:00.000-05:00Anon 4:58
When the defendant at least has hypothe...Anon 4:58<br /><br />When the defendant at least has hypothetical access to greenbacks, most defense lawyers in a high-profile case (and in a case with a potentially monied defendant) will charge by the hour. Were Nifong a guy with little access to money, potentially or otherwise, just a low-profile schmo, in a high-profile case, the attorney might just float the costs to garner publicity and potential media appearances. If he "believed" in the defendant's case (not to say he thought def. innocent or not liable, just that an interesting set of facts and potential publicity justified his attention to a non-monied case), he might also float the costs himself, for the most part.<br /><br />Nifong is on the money end, and he will likely be spending considerable amounts to try to "mitigate his damages."<br /><br />David Westerfield signed away his house to the defense in one of the most high-profile cases this century--the San Diego child kidnapping/murder case in which he was found guilty.Newyorkstateofmindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165305454568651927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-73894738225503647432007-01-12T17:23:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:23:00.000-05:00Anon 5:13
"Bill A.. Just saw on the news Nifong h...Anon 5:13<br /><br />"Bill A.. Just saw on the news Nifong has asked to rescue himself."<br /><br />Is it possible he said "recuse" himself?Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10097381893555114911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-751022353195218092007-01-12T17:22:00.004-05:002007-01-12T17:22:00.004-05:00Not surprised. All Nifong wants to do is delay as...Not surprised. All Nifong wants to do is delay as long as possible. By recuse himself just weeks before Feb 5, He gets the new DA to ask the court for a delay to review the case.<br /><br />Now a new DA will have to read the case file without laughing to hard, that he cries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-9149518995698963842007-01-12T17:22:00.003-05:002007-01-12T17:22:00.003-05:00Nifong is circling the bowl.Nifong is circling the bowl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-12223626028382336072007-01-12T17:22:00.002-05:002007-01-12T17:22:00.002-05:00DA in Duke Rape Case Asks to be Taken off Case<a href=http://abcnews.go.com/US/LegalCenter/story?id=2791514>DA in Duke Rape Case Asks to be Taken off Case</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-54530669856626241792007-01-12T17:22:00.001-05:002007-01-12T17:22:00.001-05:00I'm sure that Nifong's request did not originate w...I'm sure that Nifong's request did not originate with himself. The guy is incapable of shame and already is in hot water.<br /><br />No prosecutor is going to bring this case to trial, period, end of sentence. Notice that he did it at about 5 p.m. Friday. Gee, wonder why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com