Important points:
AV in subject in at least 5 otherprobes (newspeak for investigation)
Baker wanted to give a presentation to the City Council
I have always thought it strange there was no paperwork for Durham Access. If it is not documented, it did not happen. For all practical purposes, if there is nothing, she was not at DA. Admittedly, I am applying medical standards to the courthouse setting.
It is finally time for the judge to put up or shut up.
Manager: Scanty info delayed search, N&O, Khanna; Staff Writer, April 7, 2006
DURHAM -- City Manager Patrick Baker said in an interview Thursday that it took two days before police searched the house where a woman said she was raped because 31 hours passed before she was able to provide details about what happened.
Earlier in the day, Baker went before the Durham City Council to address widespread questions on the timeliness of parts of the investigation into a March 13 Duke University lacrosse team party.
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The woman reported the rape within an hour, according to police. She couldn't provide a lengthy interview until later, Baker said. In his address to the council, Baker said emotional and physical trauma can often delay a witness's ability to tell police what happened. "The basic rule of thumb is that we work at the complaining witness's timetable," he said.
The city manager added that the public should not expect daily updates from the city.
The intense coverage of the story has led to widespread debates. Before Baker explained the search delay, questions had been raised as to whether the accuser's criminal record affected police action.
*Snicker*
Am I mistaken, or did we not hear/read that there was no toxicology report?