And if a Hung Jury (not 12 to convict or aquit) ..
The prosecutor can try them again.
I've asked this on another thread, but did not get an answer. How corrupt must it be for a higher authority to get involved in a case. Is there a line that must be crossed or a specific triggering event?
Even if I accepted the "silver bullet" theory (which I don't) what would it take for a higher up to go to Nifong and say what do you have?
What are the checks for a corrupt prosecution?