Let's see:
1. The guy in Utah was not in medical school but claimed he had been accept to medical school in NC as I remember. He and the wife were preparing to move to NC. That makes the family believing a bit less odd than if he were claiming he was going to medical school.
2. Mangum was in the Navy. I am not sure if service personnel pay FICA or not, but it is a real job.
Oh yes. FICA was deducted from my military pay 35 years ago. I'm sure it is today...
Well like to ask questions here. So here is my question of the day. Why was Evans treated differently?
1. Why was Evans not indicted until after he graduated, ie not interupting his education unlike Seligmann and Finnerty who if Duke does not make some adjustment lost an entire term.
2. Why was Evans allowed to surrender rather than be arrested and put through the perp walk as was the case with Seligmann and Finnerty.
Was it because the election was over? Was it because Nifong realizes this case is falling apart on him? Was it because of fear of the power of Evans' parents?
I doubt it was because the ID was only 90% missing facial hair. It would be silly of a prosecutor to admit more doubt about one defendant than other prior to trial.
So why was Evans treated differently and marginally better?
Gentle Reader, she was given a general discharge from the service over two years ago, and even with the unfortunate extramarital affair she had, I give her credit for enlisting. Had I been sent into the fray of battle, I might be inclined to love the one I'm with, as well (although in my advanced age it's somewhat of a stretch to think about). I even have no difficulty with her current avocation, provided she doesn't get too creative in her pursuit of wealth and fame.
I don't fault the woman or her family or the families of those in Utah who suffered the deception, I speak of my personal approach to parenting -- not her tax payor status or her previous high calling of service to her country.
2. Mangum was in the Navy. I am not sure if service personnel pay FICA or not, but it is a real job.
***I guess you can call it a real job when you're servicing the fleet.***