If what you are saying is true, I would think that any cases decided on DNA and maybe other scientific evidence analyzed by the SBI would be in serious jeopardy of appeal.
If a representative of the state doesn't trust the results of its own scientific experts and those doubts are proved correct by this case, how can juries or judges be expected to trust them?
Open the flood gates....
I already think the groundwork has been laid out for this argument anyways. Why did Nifong go to the private lab? Is this 'lab shopping'? Cheshire and the other defense attorneys are considering this line of questioning, at least they should be. Also, since it apparently appears Nifong made himself part of the chain of custody (he allegedly picked up the DNA results personally), doesn't this mean he could be called as a witness by the defense? Also, since he directed part of the investigation, this also means he can be questioned on the stand if I am not mistaken. I am dumbstruck at how blatantly stupid LIEfong's actions have been from the minute this story broke. It's a "What Not To Do" course in the making for those in the second year of law school.