tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post1130525480961189859..comments2024-02-24T05:19:10.949-05:00Comments on Durham-in-Wonderland: More Nifong Crosskcjohnson9http://www.blogger.com/profile/09625813296986996867noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-66001407467158202022007-06-16T03:41:00.000-04:002007-06-16T03:41:00.000-04:00Has anyone at Duke commented on/responded to the t...Has anyone at Duke commented on/responded to the trial? Are there going to be claims of being "misled"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-50679447193784566322007-06-15T21:25:00.000-04:002007-06-15T21:25:00.000-04:006:19Dick rocked.6:19<BR/><BR/>Dick rocked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-81204430139012486002007-06-15T18:27:00.000-04:002007-06-15T18:27:00.000-04:00Williamson also removes his specs to read...Williamson also removes his specs to read...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-69195585403032338012007-06-15T18:19:00.000-04:002007-06-15T18:19:00.000-04:00"...what law school did he attend? UNC"Well, Duke ..."...what law school did he attend? UNC"<BR/><BR/>Well, Duke has Richard Nixon. And you should be pinting fingers?????<BR/><BR/><BR/>UNC JD 90Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-25160562041732542932007-06-15T18:08:00.000-04:002007-06-15T18:08:00.000-04:006:00He didn't really have a choice. He HAD to tes...6:00<BR/><BR/>He didn't really have a choice. He HAD to testify.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-4265886045868516762007-06-15T18:05:00.000-04:002007-06-15T18:05:00.000-04:005:57 you may be right, it may not matter in this c...5:57 <BR/><BR/>you may be right, it may not matter in this case<BR/><BR/>5:58<BR/><BR/>it isn't like a criminal trial, I'm not sure the DHC will let you "plead guilty." these hearings are very much about the attorney prostrating himself before the bar and cooperation is generally one of the biggest mitigating factors.<BR/><BR/>6:00<BR/><BR/>well I didn't saying lying would help. :)<BR/><BR/>lying does not = cooperatingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-47065104784084560712007-06-15T18:02:00.000-04:002007-06-15T18:02:00.000-04:00Now he's dumbing up, me what do I know?Now he's dumbing up, me what do I know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-91917044666683776722007-06-15T18:01:00.000-04:002007-06-15T18:01:00.000-04:00If this is his idea of throwing himself at the mer...If this is his idea of throwing himself at the mercy of the court, I wonder what his idea of insulting the court's intelligence would be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-22129783548555028272007-06-15T18:00:00.002-04:002007-06-15T18:00:00.002-04:005:50 - Here's Nifong's problem relative to your su...5:50 - Here's Nifong's problem relative to your suggestion that he wants to get certain things on the record in case of [when?] the civil suits start marching in. What he is going to get is a ruling that the Adjudicatory Body didn't believe him, and that he's not credible as a witness. Lot's o' luck using that to your advantage. <BR/>Since this started, I've ask the question: "Why is he doing this?" My only answer is that he's a narcissistic sociopath. Thinks he's the smartest guy in the room, and can make anybody believe whatever he says. No lawyer in his right mind would ever have done this. I'd love to know what Nifong's lawyer recommended.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-11523582313242038382007-06-15T18:00:00.001-04:002007-06-15T18:00:00.001-04:00KC, What is happening now ?KC, <BR/> What is happening now ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-61611406207877767612007-06-15T18:00:00.000-04:002007-06-15T18:00:00.000-04:005:56Really? I would think sitting in front of the...5:56<BR/><BR/>Really? I would think sitting in front of the panel and lying your azz off hour after hour would increase your punishment a lot more than not taking the stand. I could see if you had a plausible defense or even if you could lie believably, but his performance as far as I can tell, is insulting his audience.<BR/><BR/>If that's true, what does he have to lose? Pigs might fly, water turn into wine and Williamson could have found him credible.<BR/><BR/>But not today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-28223802911921308162007-06-15T17:58:00.001-04:002007-06-15T17:58:00.001-04:00Westpole saysStupid to the end. A calculated ploy ...Westpole says<BR/><BR/>Stupid to the end. A calculated ploy to save liscense bought him 5 minutes of good will. After his feeble attempt to spin misrepresentations as unintentional falls on unbelieving ears he gains opobrium of all.<BR/>Nifong and Meehan and Mangnum lies are transparent.<BR/><BR/>He wants everyone to believe it matters not how many times he lied or the evil consequences all that matters is that his heart was in a good place.<BR/><BR/>Did you notice he still refers to her as Victim and recounts the false names that were "made up" by who asks williamson? Nifong didn't say Mangum he said the attackers!! What attackers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-10242790548268577552007-06-15T17:58:00.000-04:002007-06-15T17:58:00.000-04:005:56However, not testifying and pleading guilty as...5:56<BR/><BR/>However, not testifying and pleading guilty asking for a lighter punishment is not worse, and avoids the loads free discovery that will be used against him down the road...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-68019276709043593202007-06-15T17:57:00.001-04:002007-06-15T17:57:00.001-04:00anon 5:56I agree with you, but not in this case..T...anon 5:56<BR/><BR/>I agree with you, but not in this case..<BR/>The results for Nifong are the same, he loses his licenseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-6262445049298094052007-06-15T17:57:00.000-04:002007-06-15T17:57:00.000-04:00If I may ask, what are all possible punishments th...If I may ask, what are all possible punishments that can come out of this hearing?<BR/>Is it just, can or cannot be disbarred? <BR/>Or are there like sanctions and fines that can be levied?<BR/><BR/>Because I think he is basically, throwing himself at the mercy of the panel and hoping for sympathy. Maybe to keep his law license.<BR/><BR/>Me thinks there is a method to his madness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-15815825309841940682007-06-15T17:56:00.001-04:002007-06-15T17:56:00.001-04:00Linwood Wilson should be next, it is apparently cl...Linwood Wilson should be next, it is apparently clear he fabricated evidence. Roy Cooper should not ignore this. <BR/><BR/>BDayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-12613357940334059672007-06-15T17:56:00.000-04:002007-06-15T17:56:00.000-04:005:41A disciplinary hrg is much different than a re...5:41<BR/><BR/>A disciplinary hrg is much different than a regular criminal trial. It is always vastly better to testify in your own defense. If you refuse, it is counted as uncooperative and sanctions are magnified. If you think this is a disaster, not testifying would be 10x worse (in a disciplinary hrg).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-64859482650901255072007-06-15T17:54:00.000-04:002007-06-15T17:54:00.000-04:00Michael,Yes, I think he hoped/expected that the ba...Michael,<BR/><BR/>Yes, I think he hoped/expected that the bar would call a recess for the day after his statement and the public/media would be left for the weekend with the image of him crying and talking about his son, resigning for the good of Durham.<BR/><BR/>Instead, he's right back on cross reminding everyone what a liar he is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-70542136894787408542007-06-15T17:53:00.001-04:002007-06-15T17:53:00.001-04:00Maybe the bar took a break to talk to Nifong's law...Maybe the bar took a break to talk to Nifong's lawyer about the "mercy rule"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-20449877839908829772007-06-15T17:53:00.000-04:002007-06-15T17:53:00.000-04:00I am so glad that Nifong did not get awaywith his ...I am so glad that Nifong did not get away<BR/>with his earlier tearful testimony-- and<BR/>that all his contradictory statements are<BR/>being brought to light and made public.<BR/><BR/>Getting him to concede that he knew <BR/>about the DNA from other multiple males<BR/>BEFORE he sought and obtained indictments<BR/>against the boys, that was HUGE! That is<BR/>so damning -- it still makes me sick to<BR/>my stomach to hear that. He has got to<BR/>pay big time for this.<BR/><BR/>When Nifong says he is not a liar, I would ask<BR/>in reply: "is Crystal Magnum a liar?"<BR/><BR/>Can the Bar ask Nifong to reveal what<BR/>he told the Grand Jury to obtain the<BR/>indictments?MikeZPurduehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607714354649967842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-70271971437754214472007-06-15T17:52:00.000-04:002007-06-15T17:52:00.000-04:005:47For the same reason he proceeded for 10 months...5:47<BR/><BR/>For the same reason he proceeded for 10 months with a rape case featuring a bipolar,stripper/escort, alleged prostitute with a criminal record, a prior 3-man gang rape beat down, a long history of mental illness and substance abuse so bad it remains under seal who told more than 10 conflicting, irreconcilable versions of her attack, who lied about her sexual activites and who had unidentified DNA from ten men on and in her.<BR/><BR/>His arrogance has made him delusional.<BR/><BR/>In his mind, he convinced himself that all of his excuses were believable, so, he went ahead with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-70613451764591433462007-06-15T17:51:00.000-04:002007-06-15T17:51:00.000-04:00Nifong was stupid to show up. He certainly is pr...Nifong was stupid to show up. He certainly is providing, along with the other witness, a lot of free discovery.<BR/><BR/>Expect Durham Police and the state to be sued in the near future.<BR/><BR/>Got to love when the lead detective said "indict? with what". or the DA say we're fucked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-15790041455228528352007-06-15T17:50:00.000-04:002007-06-15T17:50:00.000-04:00Just a lay person's guess, but I think he's trying...Just a lay person's guess, but I think he's trying to establish claims in the official Bar trial record so he can cite them in any criminal or civil case afterwards.<BR/><BR/>Maybe some of our lawyers can comment on that ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-27346925491203679422007-06-15T17:47:00.001-04:002007-06-15T17:47:00.001-04:00He's been insulting their intelligence all day lon...He's been insulting their intelligence all day long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-26985677621949453002007-06-15T17:47:00.000-04:002007-06-15T17:47:00.000-04:00What I don't understand, is why Mr. Nifong went th...What I don't understand, is why Mr. Nifong went through with this hearing. Unless he thought he had some prayer in hell to win a lesser punishment (that is clearly not the case), he has opened himself up even more to civil suits as everything he said is now on record. Perhaps criminal proceedings ??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com