[mystery-ak]

In your opinion, what does this past rape accusation do to this case?....

[writmeister]

If the defense can show that it was a false accusation, I think it seriously undermines the complainant's credibility. IMO, it is devastating to the prosecutor's case where there is no DNA evidence to corroborate the complainant's accusation.

This case is a textbook for why a prosecutor should not get involved in a case until the police have completed their investigation. By assuming early control, Nifong did not have sufficient distance to evaluate this case objectively and assess its weaknesses.