Man! Nifong has some reinforced genitals to base his future on this case. He'd best be certain he can pull this off or he's toast. The only thing he can do if it goes any further is drag his feet until the accused go nutz and take a plea. He has nothing. Absolutely nothing!
Nope - Nifong knows his constituency. He has demonstrated that he will break any rule necessary to bring down the privileged white lax players. Durham already elected Nifong for what he's done so far. The next election is 4 years away so he can do what he wants. All else is gravy. The players' guilt or innocence is irrelevant. Even if Nifong loses the case they will still love him for it because he's brought the Dukies down a notch.