Posted on 05/01/2006 7:51:52 AM PDT by don'tbedenied
Accused Duke lacrosse player Reade Seligmann's attorneys want Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong thrown off the case.
Today, they filed a legal motion specifically asking for it.
"DA Mike Nifong neglected his duty as a prosecutor to seek the truth and a fair prosecution," the defense's motion reads.
The motions were filed just 24 hours before Nifong's Tuesday election in which he's fighting to keep his seat. Nifong is being challenged by former prosecutor Freda Black and private lawyer Keith Bishop
I worry about that too.
According to the motion filed today, when asked by the officers if they should use fillers Nifong told them no, do not use fillers in the photo line up. This supposedly goes against the normal procedure in the DPD.
If this is true, it clearly shows Nifong has an agenda, and that means he will do anything.
That is scary.
FNC should give Guilfoyle the boot and let Megan Kendall take over the show.
Wendy Murphy. She usually is sharp, but she's just gone off track on this case altogether, although she has quieted down a bit lately. I think she's warming to the idea that she's backing a loser, although she's nowhere near admitting it yet. She should stick to advocating for kids. Even Gloria Allred hasn't come out fully behind Mangum.
Even that idiot Norm Erly thinks Nifong screwed up.
I agree, which is why I don't understand her position on this case. She's a victims' advocate, and God knows victims do indeed need advocates within our criminal justice system, especially children, so I think her response in this case has been strictly knee-jerk. She's not a dummy so the only possible explanation is that she will not step out of her role as an advocate for victims. What she isn't looking at is the damage women like Mangum do to real rape victims. Murphy would be wise to step back a little, lower the decibels, and watch the case objectively for awhile before commenting again.
What broomstick?
Yes, that's a perfect example of my point. Thanks.
Thanks.
Bill O'Reilly doesn't know anything about this case. Geraldo is his expert on this case, so that says something.
O'Reilly says tonight .. No speculation - don't say anything but facts. So, the Pro-Defense guest says, Okay Fact - there is no evidence linking these players, no DNA.. AND O'Reilly stops him and says there could be some on a broomstick????
WTF? No speculation - ONLY FACTS - and then from left field there could be some DNA on a broomstick, when the FACT is the official court documents that direct the investigators what to seize (during a search) don't mention a broom at all. The portion of the Search Warrant that describes the state's account doesn't mention a broom either.
I watch O'Reilly, but come on, take 5 minutes to know your subject matter before arguing the case on National TV.
Last week, he applauded Geraldo when Geraldo said these rich, white guys would be running to the DA to cut deals by the end of the week.
Up to 1994 Nifong was an Assistant DA prosecuting high-profile cases. The then DA Hardin made Nifong Chief Assistant DA which is more administrative. In 1999 Nifong dropped out all together because of prostate cancer. When he returned a year later he was put in traffic court.
Last year the gov made Hardin a judge and apparently Hardin recommenced Nifong as a successor. Bottom line is that Nifong has not prosecuted a serious case since 1994, his career had take a left turn to nowhere, and this case is his bid to get back on track.
Anybody know what time the polls close?
Threat or hot air?
LB, evidently those emails and phone calls to Brodhead made a difference. Y'all done good...
On the other hand, an apology would be nice. Imagine any other sport where the coach is held responsible for the behavior of the team (remember, these are college kids, not high school)?
Imagine a college coach being held responsible for emails and underage drinking of its players? There wouldn't be a coach left. Duke screwed up! He got Nifonged too!
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Excellent suggestion. However, somehow I'm not sure Kendall would take on the show. She seems a little too intelligent for sensationalism and ambulance chasing. Compare her to Murphy, Guilfoyle, Grace, Filan, Cosby---A whole differnt league in my opinion.
You are good!
We have mentioned Terry Mangum of DPD before. Anyone know if he is white or black?
Wow maggie! And since Seligmann obviously didn't do it...and the AV was 100% certain he did..I think the case is over.
THanx for the link. Outrageous that Pressler was forced out and now it turns out that the University was less than stellar in disclosing information. As the truth emerges from this whole sorry debacle, the alumni will have to hold the administration, including Brodhead, accountable for its actions -- Lord knows the media and the academics won't.
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