Posted on 04/25/2006 2:34:48 AM PDT by abb
DURHAM - District Attorney Mike Nifong plans to reinstate misdemeanor charges against a half-dozen Duke lacrosse players, saying a March 13 party where a woman reported a rape broke the deals that the players made with prosecutors.
Nifong's decision could affect players who, before the party, had entered agreements in which prosecutors would dismiss the cases if the players performed community service and stayed out of trouble for six months or a year. Among the first to have his charges reinstated was David Evans, one of the team captains who lived at 610 N. Buchanan Blvd., the site of the party in which lacrosse players hired two women from escort services to dance. One of the women told police that she was raped by three men in a bathroom.
Two players, Collin Finnerty, 19, and Reade William Seligmann, 20, were charged last week with first-degree rape, first-degree sex offense and first-degree kidnapping. Their attorneys say the men are innocent.
On Monday, an attorney for Seligmann filed a motion seeking information that would help attack the credibility of the woman, the only person, according to the defense filing, who says a rape occurred. The motion seeks information about the woman, including criminal charges, mental and emotional problems the woman has suffered as well as social services, probation, child protective services and victim's advocacy records.
Today, Finnerty is due in a Washington court where prosecutors in an assault charge are considering whether to revoke a deferred prosecution agreement similar to those affecting other players in Durham.
According to court records, 16 players were charged in the past three years with misdemeanor charges in Durham including noise violations, public urination and alcohol violations. The deals placed the men on probation for either six months or a year.
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Satan works to get into our minds too. You have never posted a coherent thought since you've been here.
I assume there is still some radio transmission missing. Where is the police officer saying that she claims to have been raped?
Hannity, Mark Furman, and another defense attorney on the panel really hit back hard when Allred criticized the defense for trying the case in public. Said the DA started it, and mentioned the 70 interviews/public statements. Gloria looked rattled at the end.
Show repeats at 02:00 Eastern on Fox. Check your local cable or satellite listing for channel:)
Saw most of that, too, Ken. Must see TV. Hannity's jumped on this with all four feet and on our side...
It's not that I mind you having a ping list, I just don't think that's the way it's done.
If you listen closely the officer says something about sending someone over to see about the children and then states that he is taking the complaining witness to Duke Hospital to be seen by a SANE.
So the complaining witness or Kim Roberts evidently had to tell the officer about children that needed to be attended to.
So is this the reason for the cry of rape as some have been saying.
Oh great, I love it when that happens.
I was under the impression that they had gone to the Kroger first.
You were?.....I thought it was established early that they went to the house first.
Yes, yes. Remember -- I'm in your mind, Krodg. Very tough to post coherent thoughts while there too. You of all poeple know how that is.
Brought up the new broom allegation and the problems it presents for the DA.
Missed it.....what new broom allegation?...(do I want to know?)
I still don't have an understanding of when and where CM nade the rape allegation.
If you listen closely the officer says something about sending someone over to see about the children and then states that he is taking the complaining witness to Duke Hospital to be seen by a SANE.
So the complaining witness or Kim Roberts evidently had to tell the officer about children that needed to be attended to.
Now wait a minute.....Whose children...Kim has stated several times that she has never met the AV until that night...how did she know she had kids?.......or was it Kim's kids they are referring to?
have you listened to the transmission?
Yes, supposedly the cops were there from 12:55 to 1:06.. The recording dispels any rumors that the cops were off on their times.... 12:58 "i'm on the sidewalk in front of 610", then "i'm gonna do a knock and talk"... it's very reasonable to think they went to the door and knocked, no one answered so they left... about 1:06...
this does nothing but solidify the times for kim's call at 12:53 and the CAB #2 arriving and leaving before 12:55ish..
now that the cabbie is saying 12:50ish instead of 1:07, we are pretty locked in for that time frame...
this also fits the bissey time line as well..
I'm working on matching the bissey statement with what the 12:41 pic being an arrival instead of a departure... I don't think it will work.. but I'll get back to you when I'm done...
What is that saying?... "A legend in his own mind"
What is your take on the officer's statement about sending someone over to check on the children?
LB, has anyone found a news story besides the early report on FoxNews about the one team captain having the misdemeanor charges reinstated?
A 12:41 arrival doesn't work at all. Four minute dance, and 911 call @ 12:55 only gives 11 minutes.
I meant 3 minute dance.... okay, my math was off... but you get my drift! (Note to self: Always double-check the numbers.)
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