Given that the DA Nifong has not only refused to see the evidence as presented by the Defense. Given that the AV is not credible. Nor was there a DNA match. Etc. Etc. Etc.
The very moment Nifong refused to see the evidence, I began seeing "mental health" warnings flashing before my eyes. Not about me. But about Nifong. Now, after 60+ interviews, trying this case by media, playing politics to get himself elected, damned near stirring up a race war, attempting to indict "Duke" via his bully pals at Duke.
Nifong suffers from delusions of grandeur. See, many people may not be aware of "mental illness" issues. It's like dealing with sociopaths -- they seem "normal and functional" on the surface but after a time, the pattern emerges that there is something seriously wrong with the person.
We already understand this about the AV. Kim, is just a playah.
I think Defense should think, seriously, about having Nifong mentally evaluated.
This case, Nifong says "not until I say so, maybe Spring, Maybe Fall" has two purposes: First it feeds his delusion as "king Harkonan". Second, I've no doubts, WHATSOEVER, that he'll use this case to EFFECT POLITICS for 2006 Election.
Now. The Duke boy's families are going to be having to keep these lawyers on a retainer. That's costly.
Given all the above, Nifong needs to be seriously evaluated. Not just for his competency as a "sane" attorney but I think he's established and certainly proven to me that he is a danger to himself and the community at large.
All excellent points. Much to ponder in this case.
Don't stay gone long, and have a safe trip.
I agree with you 100%. Before I got into corporate life, I worked for several years in the mental health field, and the people who appeared to be functioning well were often masking serious problems. Some of them fooled a lot of people.
I've already evaluated Nifong. I give him two thumbs down.
I think Defense should think, seriously, about having Nifong mentally evaluated.
This case, Nifong says "not until I say so, maybe Spring, Maybe Fall"
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1. The defense has no basis to have Nifong evaluated. He would have to behave far worse than he has for such an avenue to be open. They have already asked the court to remove him from the case. That is the best the defense can do.
2. The right to a speedy trial belongs to the accused. The accused can force this to trial on their schedule. Nifong saying next spring was just spouting off again, which may well be another bit of evidence in your theory about his mental health or lack there of.
Have a good trip.