Jezzebelle,
I'll do you one better, the N&O went back and did a history of the Lacrosse team and printed that when the poster was out there. The history of noise violations and other violations (many of which were not convictions) were from teams and players that were long gone. It didn't stop them from connecting the previous graduates to the current team.
Analogous? I'd say so.
If the subject is unfair treatment and persecution of these players by the Durham DA, that it is right and fair to examine other crimes in Durham and how they've been dealt with. From bond/bail to sentencing to convictions.
Good points; I agree. Thanks.