I believe so if it shows materiality or necessity. I assume other motions would be required.
So if it is not the currently falsely accused, perhaps he is looking for someone who, ex post facto, can be identified by the alleged victim - someone Nifong believes does not have an alibi. They then become the target to get some statement on the currently falsely accused.
Once you have a corrupt and politically motivated DA all manner of unethical and illegal things can happen.
Titus did what I guessed he would - though I am not sure that his legal reasoning was on point. I assume such information has been requested before and that there are cases that interpret FERPA under similar circumstances. While I think we have a right to be paranoid about the behavior of Nifong, I would assume that he has been duly notified that all LAX players are represented by counsel and that therefore he needs to at least give notice to the lawyers if he wants to speak to any of the LAX players. If he tries to go around the lawyers, I cannot see any judge letting him get a way with it without a reprimand.
In the mean time, by initiating this fishing expedition, Nifong cost the parents of the LAX players say $5000 per player or roughly $200K across the board. He must have known it. His lawyer buddies will not mind - they are hooked to a gravy train. He s one piece of work.