However, if the DA does have them, because this employee told the defense they were turned over to the DA, then the DA is in a big heap of trouble because a copy was to have been turned over to the defense months ago. I would hate to think what would happen if the DA destroyed these notes?
The defense is demanding the notes from Nifong because they know he is lying and hiding exculpatory evidence. This is just one more bit of pressure on him to come clean.
A proper and thorough investigation would have included interviewing all employees who had any contact with Mangum or an opportunity to observe her while she was at Durham Access.
The only tack Nifong can take is "I believe her so there's no need to interview people" in order to avoid evidence of her lies.