tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post7278871999585679149..comments2024-02-24T05:19:10.949-05:00Comments on Durham-in-Wonderland: The Sanctions Motionkcjohnson9http://www.blogger.com/profile/09625813296986996867noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-37736062163022403992007-06-23T12:01:00.000-04:002007-06-23T12:01:00.000-04:00This is a copy of an email I sent to "Dr." Watkins...This is a copy of an email I sent to "Dr." Watkins:<BR/><BR/>Dear Dr. Watkins,<BR/> <BR/>I would like to know where you received your under-graduate and post-graduate degrees. Though I graduated from high school 32 years ago with a 2.8 GPA, my several attempts at earning a BS have so far been unsuccessful. Work and family obligations have deferred my dream of someday earning a college degree. Since reading your recent article regarding the Duke Lacrosse case, and noting the "Dr." after your name I am now hopeful that I can earn not only an under-graduate degree but, dare I dream, a Doctorate degree also. <BR/> <BR/>I appears to me that there is somewhere an institution that grants degrees with little or no scholarship requirements. I have common sense, intellectual curiosity, and respect for the truth. Those qualities alone put me head and shoulders above the scholarship displayed in your article about the Duke Lacrosse team. I would not publicly comment about an issue I know nothing about much less write an article for publication so full of ignorance about the subject. If I had a significant other with some expertise and knowledge about the subject I would certainly request they review it before I attempted to publish it. Since your article displays none of the attributes of scholarship that I thought were necessary to receive a BS, much less a PhD, could you forward the names of the institutions who awarded you these honors? On second thought never mind, I guess a BS and PhD from those institutions wouldn't qualify me to do anything I am not already doing that takes some amount of intellect. By the way, I am a garbage man. <BR/> <BR/>PS. Yes this is an adhomien attack. In the time it would take to point out your all your inaccuracies, false logic, twisted conclusions and ridiculous comparisons, I could either learn as much about physics as Steven Hawking or live to be 105 years old. I now know enough to never bother reading anything written by you or in the publication that published your article. That will have to be enough for my educational pursuits today. Garbage is piling up and it is getting hot outside. I am going out to do something useful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569269790190041312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-40339279902589122192007-06-23T12:00:00.000-04:002007-06-23T12:00:00.000-04:00Oh, I also wanted to mention that although Judge S...Oh, I also wanted to mention that although Judge Smith has more than enough evidence and cause to "summarily" sanction Nifong for contempt, he probably cannot under the North Carolina Criminal Contempt statute. <BR/><BR/>To take "summary" action, the bad conduct has to have occurred in the very recent past. In this case, Nifong's conduct occurred from April to December 2006. Thus, Judge Smith probably must afford Nifong a hearing. <BR/><BR/>An example of a situation in which "summary" action occurs is when a person calls a Judge a bad name in open court, or, in open court, refuses to obey a court order. <BR/><BR/>Too bad, but Nifong is getting more constitutional protections than he afforded the Duke boys. I can live with that -- as long as the hanging commences immediately after the hearing! GregoryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-61204449520396346982007-06-23T11:53:00.000-04:002007-06-23T11:53:00.000-04:00Meehan referred to some "non-probative" items in h...Meehan referred to some "non-probative" items in his report. "Non-probative" means that it is something that does not tend to prove that a rape happened or that a rape did not happen.<BR/><BR/> An example of non-probative items might be DNA from the false accuser's children or DNA from the false accuser herself. <BR/><BR/> Nobody would suspect that any thinking person would describe DNA from 4 or male unidentified males found inside the "nasty bits" of an alleged rape victim to be anything but "probative." I.e. proving either a rape occurred or did not occur. <BR/><BR/> Even in the December hearing, Meehan attempted to say that "non-probative" related to only the actual profiles of the Duke students. He tried to hide his hiding of the evidence even in December, even in front of the Judge. <BR/><BR/> As for Bannon boning up on DNA evidence: (a) Thank God he did!, (b) Lawyers have to be "experts" on a number of issues because they have to question experts on those issues, (c) I wouldn't trust anyone else either, and (d) Based on the illegal use of the word "non-probative," Bannon probably thought there was nothing there.<BR/><BR/> Keep going, K.C., don't let up your chokehold! GregoryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-91202283334613491672007-06-22T22:53:00.000-04:002007-06-22T22:53:00.000-04:00To 6:31 and 6:32,Thanks for clearing up how the DN...To 6:31 and 6:32,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for clearing up how the DNA information was delivered. 4:45Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-79817068463486499852007-06-22T22:20:00.000-04:002007-06-22T22:20:00.000-04:00Just finished reading the entire motion and suppor...Just finished reading the entire motion and supporting memorandum. It's excellent..... as I was reading it, I kept thinking, "Hey, maybe Nifong's got a point. After all, when he said he turned over everything, that's just a conclusion, maybe he just made a mistake." But as I kept reading, he'd turn right around and contradict himself: "I knew about it, but I didn't think it was important." Then he'd say, "I knew it was important." Good Lord, KC had it right, this truly is Wonderland. Truth is what I say it is, nothing more and nothing less.... amazing. He's giving congenital liars a bad name.Duke1965https://www.blogger.com/profile/04340856191308342534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-75082899561715015852007-06-22T22:02:00.000-04:002007-06-22T22:02:00.000-04:00The Fongman will not be elected to congress from D...The Fongman will not be elected to congress from Durham unless David Price is disposed of first. Er, deposed. Due to the incumbent protection act, thanks for nothing McCain, he can remain on the golden throne until he decides he doesn't wish to be there any longer. <BR/><BR/>I would usually insert some snarky comment here about how these players might misbehave, but I shall be prudent this evening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-55911981042203376132007-06-22T21:58:00.000-04:002007-06-22T21:58:00.000-04:00The AG comments, the Bar ruling, and now this -- t...The AG comments, the Bar ruling, and now this -- there are going to be some slam dunks in the civil suits!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-31739490023563463312007-06-22T21:52:00.000-04:002007-06-22T21:52:00.000-04:00I'll bet Nofing is loving it when his doorbell rin...I'll bet Nofing is loving it when his doorbell rings these days -- will it be a registered letter, or a Sheriff serving some legal notice?<BR/><BR/>This fool probably still doesn't realize how exposed he is.<BR/><BR/>I suppose he's got time to think about it these days...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-65122684999539488282007-06-22T21:39:00.000-04:002007-06-22T21:39:00.000-04:00If not for the fingernail the lawyers would not ha...If not for the fingernail the lawyers would not have pursued the DNA evidence? I don't believe it.<BR/><BR/>These lawyers have had PI's dovering Durham like a blanket. They knew within 24 hours that Crystal was doing 5 tricks a day.<BR/><BR/>The story plays well in the media though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-33268105024584214782007-06-22T21:10:00.000-04:002007-06-22T21:10:00.000-04:00One would think just as a matter of concern and pr...One would think just as a matter of concern and professional consideration Freedman would have had contact with Mr. Nifong during this stressful week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-90050564403818673582007-06-22T21:05:00.000-04:002007-06-22T21:05:00.000-04:00Fried man told WRAL that he has not spoken with th...Fried man told WRAL that he has not spoken with the Fong since June 16 and has not been retained for any further proceedings. Guess Super Fong can handle things himself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-83023824983830955322007-06-22T21:00:00.000-04:002007-06-22T21:00:00.000-04:00Has Nifong been like this his entire career? Ther...Has Nifong been like this his entire career? There have certainly been indications for a long time that this man was seriously troubled (to be kind), and that his professionalism and legal judgment were questionable (at best). A few years ago, Nifong prosecuted (and lost) a rape case where the evidence against the accused was extremely weak. And of course, we've heard many stories from the other lawyers who had the misfortune of dealing with Nifong when he was the potentate of traffic court. His screaming fits and his sneering, unprofessional behavior there were the stuff of legend. Nifong even proudly referred to himself as the "chief asshole of Durham" or something along those lines, when he was abusing his power in traffic court. Nifong's behavior in the LAX case was no abberration, IMO. This guy was a disaster waiting to happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-43642002454844745742007-06-22T20:15:00.000-04:002007-06-22T20:15:00.000-04:006:49I agree. Still not convinced this was Mike's ...6:49<BR/>I agree. Still not convinced this was Mike's "first time" at evidence manipulation or proof manufacturing. What about the other cases in which he was involved?<BR/> Is any one ever going to look into his past cases? <BR/>I do not think anti-depressants would rescue him from his little nonsensical private world. A Haldol breakfast might be what he needs in the morning instead of coffee. Still feel he needs a thorough psych eval.<BR/> Watching him testify was like watching a B rated horror flick where you could see the zippers on the costumes. Did he take testimony lessons from Crystal? The al scenario was/is bizarre and almost silly, if it had not been for the 3 young men sitting in the courtroom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-53441203871028115592007-06-22T19:59:00.000-04:002007-06-22T19:59:00.000-04:00Note to Nifong. Run. Take everything you have lef...Note to Nifong. Run. Take everything you have left and catch the first plane to any of the following countries:<BR/>Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China (People's Republic of China), Union of the Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Cote d' Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Oman, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Western Samoa, Yemen, or Zimbabwe.<BR/><BR/>There's no extradition treaty with the US in these places and with the money you have left you can still retire and live like a king in a few of these countries. Don't want to retire. How about a fresh start as the Minister of Injustice in a despotic third world dictatorship. I bet some of these countries would jump at your expertise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-42094368893688831442007-06-22T19:50:00.000-04:002007-06-22T19:50:00.000-04:00Anonymous 4:45 said... ...This just in. Duke Unive...Anonymous 4:45 said... <BR/><BR/>...This just in. Duke University rescinds policy of allowing Depts. of AAAS, Womens Studies, and History from claiming anonymous trolling of D-i-W as satisfying scholarly activity requirement for promotion, tenure and merit raises. <BR/>::<BR/>So Funny.<BR/><BR/>You think that applies to their undergraduate and graduate Anger Studies students also?<BR/>::<BR/>GPGary Packwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177986821224068759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-83908261442217239512007-06-22T19:49:00.000-04:002007-06-22T19:49:00.000-04:00Finally, a legal cattle prod applied to Judge Smit...Finally, a legal cattle prod applied to Judge Smith.<BR/><BR/>And what of Judge Hudson; Nifong, though suspended, still on the payroll.<BR/><BR/>Enter ol' club member Hardin. Let's try a motion on him, say, calling the 88 before the Bar.<BR/><BR/>No cause? Don't be foolish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-61406299127407476322007-06-22T19:39:00.000-04:002007-06-22T19:39:00.000-04:00I think I can see Nifong's next campaign slogan:Th...<I> I think I can see Nifong's next campaign slogan:<BR/></I><BR/>The sad part is that as a democratic party candidate for congress in Durham, he would win easily. See Alcee Hastings (corrupt judge, removed from office by congress, now leading democratic lawmaker in congress), and now indicted Jefferson. <BR/><BR/>I think we'll congressman Nifong in 2010, if not in 2008. <BR/><BR/>Seriously, this is the only avenue left for him (in addition of NCCU AA or TransGender Studies professor).<BR/><BR/>He may run from jail, but he will win. He is still admired by marxists whites and AA community. They are just angry that he got caught.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-76772385779095561902007-06-22T18:49:00.000-04:002007-06-22T18:49:00.000-04:00In all of this I keep wondering how anybody could ...In all of this I keep wondering how anybody could be so stupid as to tell conflicting lies with the court reporter right there in front of him.<BR/><BR/>Seriously, is he dim witted? Is he taking anti-depressants? Has he been like this his entire career? I really think there is a piece of the story we aren't hearing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-69826087661360733702007-06-22T18:43:00.000-04:002007-06-22T18:43:00.000-04:00The 30 years is scary but what is really scary is ...The 30 years is scary but what is really scary is how many enablers there are and how far they went.<BR/><BR/>The people who 4:33 represents, the Gang of 88, the many corrupt officers and oficials. This has exposed some very ugly realities.<BR/><BR/><BR/>The reason this is more scary is because it is so widespread and unobserved and operates in so many contexts. As bad as this affair has been, it very nearly remained hidden by the efforts of many -- some of whom still deny. Of course, those who have a little sense shut up long ago, knowing things will move on and drawing additional attention is no longer in their self-interest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-51739432629274618482007-06-22T18:40:00.000-04:002007-06-22T18:40:00.000-04:00Multiple lies on multiple occasions to multiple co...Multiple lies on multiple occasions to multiple courts violating multiple laws, rules, and orders. I think I can see Nifong's next campaign slogan:<BR/><BR/>"Vote Nifong! He's not just duplicitous...He's MULTIplicitous!"<BR/><BR/>That outta be enough for him to win the Chief Douchebag election.<BR/><BR/> - Jim CurryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-76299104202648215892007-06-22T18:32:00.000-04:002007-06-22T18:32:00.000-04:00Also, the DNA evidence had to be drawn out, bit by...Also, the DNA evidence had to be drawn out, bit by bit. It is more than just what form things were in -- it was when things were handed over. A number of things were never handed over: missing 11/22 of the raw data sets (look what was found in just half of the data!), no summary in any form (unless you count oral lies in court) of conversations, etc.<BR/><BR/>After several motions, lots of lying, etc. they dumped 1800+ pages in which the raw data was buried. Before this, Nofing had provided doctored reports and lied in court. There was a hearing a few weeks after the raw data was dumped and this is when/where it really hit the fan, so to speak...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-46682517005068086252007-06-22T18:31:00.000-04:002007-06-22T18:31:00.000-04:00I have to come back to Brad Bannon's statement out...I have to come back to Brad Bannon's statement outside the hearing room on Saturday after it was all over. He said that were it not for the DNA mix with the fingernail, they would not have scrutinized the DNA report in the first place and would thus not have found the evidence of all the other unidentified males. <BR/>He pointed out that the boys could well have been convicted in court and sentenced to 30 yrs in prison. At that time they would have, of course, appealed but there is no open discovery in appeals cases so the DNA evidence would have remained undiscovered while the boys sat in prison for a crime they did not commit. <BR/>Scary beyond belief!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-23609842917150778352007-06-22T18:23:00.000-04:002007-06-22T18:23:00.000-04:004:33 you are such a moron. Did you mean that all b...4:33 you are such a moron. <BR/><BR/>Did you mean that all black women who are stripers are liars and if you hire them they will most certainly falsly accuse you of rape? You are really racist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-35627029599683003002007-06-22T18:19:00.000-04:002007-06-22T18:19:00.000-04:004:45 The problem was the conclusions about other ...4:45 The problem was the conclusions about other male DNA was NOT in Meehan's report, but that conclusion COULD be found within hundreds of pages of data, but only IF you knew how to interpret the data.<BR/><BR/>As for the NY Times getting it wrong, what can I say? They are part of the enablers and seldom wrote an accurate article. To this day, they can't write an accurate article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32542246.post-27732981825873219832007-06-22T18:13:00.001-04:002007-06-22T18:13:00.001-04:004:33:00 PM - you are dumber than a rock. And the b...4:33:00 PM - you are dumber than a rock. And the boor.<BR/><BR/>The kids hired a stripper, not a drug addled sociopath prostitute. Big difference. They had no idea what her color was until she showed up. Done on campuses, birthday, retirement and batchelor parties all over the world. Your virtucratic comments are stupid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com