[Warren_Piece]

I don't believe that has to be the case. I may be wrong, but can't a judge simply dismiss the charges at any time?

I'm afraid there's too much pressure from "the community", and this thing has taken on a life of its own.

With all due respect to LocomotiveBreath:

Old Charlie stole the handle and
The train won't stop going--
No way to slow down.

No way to slow down

[Locomotive Breath]

That's why it's such a great song. Applies to so many contexts. With respect to Nifong:

He hears the silence howling --
catches angels as they fall.
And the all-time winner
has got him by the balls.